Art by Peau PorotesanoThe latest blockbuster hit "Snowden" weaves an over embellished narrative that the NSA is paying its workers to spy on individuals having sex in their homes, read their private texts, listen to their phone calls and pilfer through emails. I mean, how uncomfortable, right? Isn’t there a constitutional right to privacy or something?The reality that the … [Read more...] about Why Snowden Got it Wrong
Perspectives
Historical Figures Were Human, Too
Art by Peau PorotesanoHumanity has a habit of searching for heroes. That's not inherently bad — it's actually important for cultural and societal bonding. In particular, being inspired by or admiring historical figures not only helps people appreciate their past, but can motivate people to move toward their future. What is a problem, however, is many people's tendency to … [Read more...] about Historical Figures Were Human, Too
An Optimist Flirts With Cynicism
Art by Peau PorotesanoIt's common for older high school students to experience cynicism during the "inevitable and difficult transition" that is high school to college, according to Nancy Faust Sizer's article "'Enhancing' the truth in order to compete destroys students' optimism, promotes cynicism," published in the Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter in … [Read more...] about An Optimist Flirts With Cynicism
Remove the Single-Source Recycling Stickers
Graphic by Nate BartonThis year, unlike those previous, Pepperdine made the announcement that they would no longer be sorting the recycling but will instead be relying on the good-will of campus members to put the recyclable materials in their own respective bin. However, they have not removed the labels from any of the outdoor trash cans that advertise they still sort … [Read more...] about Remove the Single-Source Recycling Stickers
Stop the ‘Tampon Tax’
Art by Jessica Ragsdale Every month, for anywhere from three days (if I'm lucky) to seven days (if I'm not), my uterus decides to punish me for not blessing it with a child. It's generally accompanied by cramps, extra laundry and the desire to do nothing but lie in my bed all day. But this isn't about the way periods ruin my quality of life (if you're interested in that, … [Read more...] about Stop the ‘Tampon Tax’