Welcome to Lent! This week begins the 40-day period of prayer, penance and sacrifice that leads up to the celebration of Easter. Catholics and Christians of many denominations around the world ate, drank and made merry this past Tuesday, then turned over on Ash Wednesday to begin the period of fasting. All over the world, there are pre-Lent festivities packed with exorbitant … [Read more...] about Instead of 40 fat-free days, ‘Lent’ a hand
Perspectives
In a digital age, we implore you to think before you speak
Beyond crushing student loan debt and a bleak job market, our generation faces another issue that threatens to characterize us: A crisis in communication. Or, the lack of professional restraint in how we express opinions when communicating digitally. We, the Digital Generation, are blessed with avenues of communication that our parents and grandparents used to read about in … [Read more...] about In a digital age, we implore you to think before you speak
Spring break how-to: plan a staycation for one
Dear Grace, I didn’t make any plans for spring break, and now it seems like everyone is doing something cool. What can I plan last minute? Spring Broke *** Remember that time right after Christmas vacation when you and all your friends were hanging out and someone started talking about spring break? “Guys,” you said, “Let’s do something totally epic.” Everyone nodded … [Read more...] about Spring break how-to: plan a staycation for one
Birth control debates limit voices, choices
Amid intense debate over whether religiously affiliated institutions should be required to cover birth control through their insurance providers, Republicans are ignoring the individuals who are at risk of suffering real and tangible impacts from lack of access: virtually all (heterosexual) sexually active women. Figures show that women’s access to birth control is … [Read more...] about Birth control debates limit voices, choices
Freedom of expression takes center stage
The theater faculty recently vetoed a months-old decision to allow a student production of “After the End”— a show featuring sexual and profane situations. The faculty ruled that the show violated Pepperdine’s Christian mission and that another show must be chosen. Because of this decision, there has been a rather healthy amount of discussion among students regarding … [Read more...] about Freedom of expression takes center stage