Art by Sybil ZhangRecent policy decisions made by President Donald Trump have exposed latent fear and hatred aimed toward the Muslim religion. Specifically, an order was passed that has “banned the entry of Syrian refugees into the US…[and] halted the issuing of visas to the nationals of six other mainly Muslim countries,” according to article, “Trump … [Read more...] about Facing the Inhumanity in the Immigration Ban
Perspectives
Staff Editorial: Continue to Speak Out
Art by Sybil ZhangIn our first staff editorial of this school year, we encouraged students and members of the Pepperdine community to embrace the changes — both physical and cultural — that Pepperdine has seen since 2015. In the six months that followed our editorial, we have seen several cases of student activism, from a Columbus Day protest to a Walk for Unity to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Continue to Speak Out
Tackling Diversity in the NFL
Image Courtesy of the BSAWith one-third of the country watching one of, if not the most, celebrated sports event in America, a huge elephant in the living room needs to be recognized. Even though organizations like the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports (TIDES) applaud the NFL’s racial hiring practice, there still seems to be a grotesquely apparent lack of … [Read more...] about Tackling Diversity in the NFL
Keep the Columbus Statue
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
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…