Art by Caitlin Roark News of Arab journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul has sparked concerns for the safety of journalists and state of the media in general. Khashoggi’s murder reaffirmed what many journalists already knew going into this line of work — the fight for truth is not always easy, but should always be sought after … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Jamal Khashoggi’s Death Proves Need to Continue Fight for Truth
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Invest in a Local Church Community
Art by Caitlin RoarkTransitioning to college involves an almost infinite amount of change. From moving to revamping one's wardrobe, only so much will stay the same after four years at university. Among these changes is finding a new place to spend Sunday mornings. The task is daunting: to find a new place to worship with an unfamiliar congregation who is authentic and … [Read more...] about Invest in a Local Church Community
Unite Pepperdine By Promoting Positive Changes
Art by Caitlin RoarkUnite Pepp started out this semester with another demonstration. For the second time since this group’s creation last semester, they took over the Freedom Wall to bring a message to the Pepperdine community: Even though the Good Samaritan Policy was rewritten, more steps need to be taken for students to use it confidently. In order to keep all students … [Read more...] about Unite Pepperdine By Promoting Positive Changes
Who Will Fill the Polls this Term?
Art by Ally ArmstrongThis column serves as the voice of the Black Student Association and is written by Amani McCalleb, a member of the BSA e-board.The time that many people have been anticipating has finally come around: Midterm elections. With political tensions at an all-time high over the last year or two, movements such as the ‘Women’s March,’ … [Read more...] about Who Will Fill the Polls this Term?
Staff Editorial: What Does it Mean to be an Alumni?
Art by Caitlin Roark As students at Pepperdine, we hear a lot about the alumni. They are a central target of the annual Give2Pepp movement, they bustle around in their designated T-shirts during Step Forward Day, and they even sit in the Caf during Waves Weekend. Along with the occasional celebrities to set foot on campus, Pepperdine also has some star-studded alumni as … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: What Does it Mean to be an Alumni?