Graphic by Nate BartonIt's amazing how uplifting a simple interaction can be, and one I had the other day reminded me just how important encouraging comments can be. I was walking into Malibu's Ralphs the other day and before I crossed the street, a Starline tour stopped in front of me, and all of the tourists turned and looked at me before they drove away. I'm not sure what … [Read more...] about Spread Encouragement To Others
Perspectives
Helping the Homeless is a Good Thing
Art by Peau PorotesanoI work at the local Starbucks in Malibu, and my regulars help to shape how I see the community. For example, Adam Sandler usually gets his kids hot chocolates, Caitlyn Jenner likes chai tea lattes, and the homeless population enjoys our unlimited 50 cent refills while escaping the sun. People who are homeless are likely the most frequent clients, are … [Read more...] about Helping the Homeless is a Good Thing
Gorsuch Moderates Trump Administration
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe first weeks of the nation's new presidency have been like an episode of the "Twilight Zone" mixed with a little "Man in the High Castle." All the extreme executive orders and bizarre statements from President Donald Trump and his administration are both ridiculous and alarming. His choices for high-level government positions have been equally puzzling. … [Read more...] about Gorsuch Moderates Trump Administration
Facing the Inhumanity in the Immigration Ban
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
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