Art by Madeline DuvallGreta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish activist, is quickly taking the world by a climate change-induced storm. It is not a surprise that she received a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019. With her spirit of change and her drive for climate awareness, Thunberg should have received this award despite her youth and environmentally based … [Read more...] about Thunberg’s Environmentalism Overlooked for Deserved Nobel Peace Prize
Perspectives
Show No Fear in Seeking Truth on LGBTQ+ Equality
Art by Madeline DuvallGrowing up religious or being surrounded by a Christian community can be very hard for many people in the LGBTQ+ community. This hardship on the LGBTQ+ has now extended to Pepperdine University which has created an imbalance and negative stigma with the community.It is true that the LGBTQ+ community on Pepperdine's campus have made some headway in … [Read more...] about Show No Fear in Seeking Truth on LGBTQ+ Equality
Staff Editorial: Remembering Looks Different for Everyone
Art by Caitlin RoarkWith the one-year anniversary of the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey Fire approaching, Student Affairs has planned a number of events to give students a space in which to remember and grieve. The events are detailed in an email sent by Student Affairs on Oct. 16.During this time, grief is not the same for everyone. While communal expressions of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Remembering Looks Different for Everyone
Malibu Rocks
Pepperdine University sits in Malibu, California: 21 miles of scenic beauty I often take for granted.When I am walking around outside or even driving to school in the morning, I hardly notice the beautiful features surrounding me. My morning commute has the ocean on my right and rolling hills on my left. In the morning, I am often too busy thinking about the day ahead to … [Read more...] about Malibu Rocks
School Helps Creatives, Too
Art by Caitlin RoarkThere are many creative majors offered at Pepperdine University, such as music, art, creative writing, screen arts and many more.It is important to be conscious of the real benefits that come with getting further education in these creative courses. For instance, many people wonder why they should waste time going to school to study creative writing when … [Read more...] about School Helps Creatives, Too