Art by Sacha IrickIt’s happening — Roman Catholic Pope Francis has announced that he will be coming on his first papal visit to the United States in September, as confirmed by Jim Yardley and Dan Bilefsky in their New York Times article, “Pope Francis Confirms U.S. Visit for Next Year,” written Nov. 17. Pope Francis will be attending the eighth World … [Read more...] about Watch Out for the Pope
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Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
Art by Peau Porotesano We’ve all been through it: You’re walking to class, and you pass someone you know. They say hi, so you’re obligated to return the greeting. Thus the small talk ensues and the distracted smiles and head nods continue. It’s not that you don’t want to say hi or see how they’re doing, but on the way to class isn’t exactly the ideal time to hear … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
The Road to Gender Equality Faces Roadblocks
Art by Sacha Irick It’s often said that many in our generation who reject feminism are “feminists without knowing it.” They believe in gender equality but not the “f-word,” which to them means a rather different agenda. I will surprise nobody when I say that feminism is prone to misunderstanding by its detractors, as well as distortion by some of … [Read more...] about The Road to Gender Equality Faces Roadblocks
LaBeouf Exemplifies Assault Double Standard
Art by Peau Porotesano When we think of double standards, the first things that might come to mind would be slut-shaming, weight scrutiny or inequality in the workforce. As important as those topics are to acknowledge, a different kind of double standard that has been seen in recent media also needs to be recognized: sexual assault. This double standard has been an … [Read more...] about LaBeouf Exemplifies Assault Double Standard
Who Censored What?
Art by Peau PorotesanoToday’s world is all about self-expression — and self-expression that gets people’s attention, whether it is the music you listen to, the way you wear your makeup or the way you talk. Social media has a huge influence on self-expression; it gives people the opportunity to post whatever they want, however they want.This accused violation … [Read more...] about Who Censored What?