Graphic by Nate BartonIn response to a student protest last year, it was announced through email on Jan. 30 that Pepperdine has decided to relocate the infamous "Columbus Statue" to the Florence campus. While this movement is meant to help promote an inclusive atmosphere that is reflective of the student body, I think that it completely shies away from the moral responsibility … [Read more...] about Keep the Columbus Statue
Perspectives
I *Still* Couldn’t Help But Wonder…
Graphic by Nate BartonFrom the outside, Carrie Bradshaw from the show, "Sex and the City," which first aired in 1998, is the quintessential example of off-the-beaten-path fashion: The Manolo Blahniks, the tulle skirt in the opening credits, or the iconic "Carrie" nameplate necklace that she always wears. Not only is she a style icon, but she is also a successful columnist, … [Read more...] about I *Still* Couldn’t Help But Wonder…
Keep Positive
Graphic by Nate BartonNo matter what side of the political spectrum it's from, the view of our country isn't too pretty these days. People are angry, people are scared, people are full of hate, and it's exhausting. None of that means we can't make a change and be positive.What the world lacks at the moment is positivity. We are constantly given a negative picture of the other … [Read more...] about Keep Positive
Why Do We Even Need Black History Month?
Image Courtesy of BSAAs you may know, Black History Month begins on Feb. 1. This month is usually filled with little-known facts about Black intellectuals, Black art as well as Black perspectives. There are always questions that come along too, such as "Why is there Black History Month? What about White History Month? We've learned about slavery and Martin Luther King Jr., … [Read more...] about Why Do We Even Need Black History Month?
Staff Editorial: Be Informed and Well-Aware During Emergencies
Art by Sybil ZhangPepperdine's four-day over-extended weekend has come and gone, and by now students and faculty have suffered through their postponed quizzes, homework and 8 a.m. call times. But at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 and all day Monday, Jan. 23, Pepperdine administrators canceled classes due to severe weather and numerous road closures, hindering the ability … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Be Informed and Well-Aware During Emergencies