Art by Christine NelsonMy first day at Pepperdine culturally shocked me. I finally understood what people meant by the expression of the American “melting pot” and how different cultures have melted into creating a single American culture. I clearly remember an ethnically Chinese student sitting next to me in COM 180, speaking in a strong Californian accent and … [Read more...] about America: Don’t be Ashamed of Your Ethnic Roots
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The ‘Bu Yorker
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Yik Yak Commentary
Photo courtesy of Yik Yak Due to the recent racial comments made on Yik Yak, the Graphic decided to feature several responses from the Pepperdine community. Written by: Political Science Professor Jason Blakely and Senior Lilit Elechyan: Like many on campus, we are appalled and saddened by the recent wave of racist posts on Yik Yak’s Pepperdine site. These posts refer … [Read more...] about Yik Yak Commentary
McGraw-Hill Establishes Slavery Anti-Truths
Art by Kris HarperHistory isn’t linear; it’s an idea that we learn over time, after repeated history classes. It’s something that ebbs and flows and often repeats itself, even when we don’t want it to. Teaching history is important so that societies’ or governments’ failures aren’t repeated, but if history isn’t recorded or taught … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill Establishes Slavery Anti-Truths
Here are our Blueprints for the Payson Utopia
Art by Peau PorotesanoMany have spoken in hushed tones about Payson Library renovations that are to come — mainly because it’s a library, where talking at full volume is not allowed. However, there is a certain elusiveness and, dare we say, sense of foreboding toward these changes only spoken of in mere whispers, like “You-Know-Who.” After all, how many … [Read more...] about Here are our Blueprints for the Payson Utopia