Art by Christine Nelson The United States is finally moving forward in the battle against ISIS, the world's most dangerous terrorist group currently, and the major threat it poses to our world. However, the White House isn't telling us the whole story. Recently, as stated in the Oct. 30 CNN article "Syria: Obama authorizes boots on ground to fight ISIS" by Barbara Starr and … [Read more...] about Syria: The Details of the Crisis You Should Know
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Be a Fan
It’s not a secret that many sporting events at Pepperdine are under–attended. The real secret lies in the fact that our university boasts some of the consistently strongest NCAA Division I teams in our conference. The West Coast Conference is home to powerhouses such as Brigham Young University, Gonzaga University, the University of Portland and more. Despite this … [Read more...] about Be a Fan
American Identity: Evolve Past National Barriers
Art by Kris HarperWhen I think of American icons, I think of John Wayne, George Washington and Superman. Two of these are solely American concepts, but Superman could be said to be an international icon for good. He is the "ubermensch" that Nietzsche speaks about, the one who has risen above national borders and become an ideal citizen of the world. We should follow suit. … [Read more...] about American Identity: Evolve Past National Barriers
Let’s Talk about Small Talk
Photo by Matthew Westman“Hey! How’s it going? A bit warm today, isn’t it?” With a string of a few words and a smile, the small talk begins anew. Small talk is not one of my favorite pastimes and I certainly thought I had experienced the worst of it after all those “getting-to-know-you” questions freshman year. You know the ones I’m … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk about Small Talk
Love Yourself
It’s no surprise that issues involving body image have become more prominent for women today. Unrealistic standards of beauty are embraced through media, causing problems of low self-esteem, self-doubt and oftentimes threatening eating disorders. What is often mirrored through culture and reinforced through the media is an ideal standard of thinness. Young women across … [Read more...] about Love Yourself