Art by Peau PorotesanoWith the primaries coming ever closer, some questions should be posed to one of the main presidential front-runners, Hillary Clinton, who has been one of the most publicly discussed figures of the 2016 presidential race. Last year, she had a rather large lead in the polls, with around a 59 percent approval rating. However, it has been a steady decline from … [Read more...] about Clinton: Democratic Front-Runner Lags
Perspectives
Hope Against Mental Illness
Art by Christine NelsonA mental illness is a condition that impacts a person’s thinking, feeling or mood and may affect his or her viability to relate to other people, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health, as reported by Newsweek in February 2014. Nearly 18.2 percent of the population suffers from mental illness. As a Christian, I believe that mental … [Read more...] about Hope Against Mental Illness
The “Not-so-Safety” Net of Culture
We all remember when our coaches or parents told us to give 100 percent to something. And as cliched as that sentiment might be, it continues to hold value in how we live our lives. Every single day the world becomes more and more competitive, making our complete focus ever more a necessity. But we ignore this necessity in order to go after goals considered more "socially … [Read more...] about The “Not-so-Safety” Net of Culture
The Debate Diaries
Photos by Veronica Johnson Last Wednesday, I attended the GOP debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and Library. Pepperdine students were invited not only to cover the debate but also to serve as volunteers by assisting with the debate activities. This is how I account for my day in words and pictures as all of the Republican candidates squared off in their second … [Read more...] about The Debate Diaries
Live in the Gray
This week in class, my communication professor asked the question, “Is media a product of culture, or is culture a product of media?” Hands shot up left and right as students with well-formed opinions debated each side of the argument back and forth. Watching this debate, I wondered if matters are actually that simple. Why do so many questions of life have to have … [Read more...] about Live in the Gray