The most diverse Congress in United States' history was sworn in Jan. 3. There is much anticipation about how this new Congress will perform. The demographics being represented are unprecedented, implying that a multitude of ideologies will be at work. While it is unrealistic for students to keep up with every governmental proceeding, the 116th Congress is worth paying close … [Read more...] about Pay Attention to the 116th Congress
Perspectives
Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Art by Ally Armstrong Diversity is the theory, and inclusion is putting that into action. Home to approximately 3,000 undergraduate students on campuses stretching across four continents and six countries, Pepperdine University is an institution with a mission to expose students to a world of tradition, culture and ideas different from their own. This mission, seeking to unite … [Read more...] about Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Promote Heightened Cultural Awareness
Art by Caitlin RoarkDespite the rhetoric of the recent administration promoting an isolationist and even xenophobic agenda, the country is still growing increasingly more diverse. Some Americans may feel quite overwhelmed trying to connect with the array of cultures. In these instances, it is important to back away from intimidation and instead embrace avenues of heightened … [Read more...] about Promote Heightened Cultural Awareness
How to Live in a Different Time Zone
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen the Woolsey Fire was happening, most of the updates from the news sources I was following happened while I was asleep. I checked my phone before I went to sleep and it said that the Woolsey Fire was a far distance from Pepperdine's Malibu campus. When I woke up the next morning, I had received word that Pepperdine was sheltering in place because the … [Read more...] about How to Live in a Different Time Zone
Clean Up the Clutter
It had been a long day, and I was ready for bed. Moisturizing routine? Done. Teeth brushed? Check. Homework done? Somehow, yes. However, sleep was not in the cards for me. I returned to my room to see it – a huge black spider crawling up the wall abutting my bed. I'm not afraid of spiders, but this one needed to go. Calmly, I grabbed some tissues, ready to … [Read more...] about Clean Up the Clutter