Pepperdine University rests on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a vast body of water that makes for a great view. But this seemingly tranquil expanse has become the principal stage for increasing tensions between two Pacific powers: the United States and China. Since China began its meteoric rise as an international economic power, it has also invested heavily in spreading … [Read more...] about The Cold War pt. II: China Rises
Perspectives
Student apathy gets a bad rap
I’m proud to go to a school where so many people seem not to care. At Pepperdine, there are social justice folks, Campus Ministry people and Jumpstarters. Recently, the debate over Reach OUT recognition has gotten even more people talking. But there are a lot of people who aren’t saying or doing anything. They may seem apathetic, but they’re not. Remember the SGA elections … [Read more...] about Student apathy gets a bad rap
Pepperdine climate changing, students control the destiny
We haven’t heard this much campus chatter about Chapel in a long time. Well, at least not this much positive chatter. Last week, Pepperdine hosted a Wednesday morning convocation speaker who was not only a student, senior A.J. Hawks, but one who openly shared his homosexuality and the struggle which precluded that admission for some time. Now pause for a moment and consider … [Read more...] about Pepperdine climate changing, students control the destiny
Interracial dating paints love with new colors
According to a 2011 Gallup poll, 97 percent of Americans of all races, ages 18 to 37 accept interracial dating, while only 61 percent of Americans age 70 and over accept it. Despite the apparent amiability among younger adults, there seems to be a difference between accepting interracial dating and actually taking part in it. “I think many like the idea, yet would never do it … [Read more...] about Interracial dating paints love with new colors
Life is like an underwear drawer
They call me “Old Faithful.” It’s the kind of person that I am. My friends tuck me away in the back corner of the middle drawer — easily accessible, yet easily hidden. Clearly, they’re embarrassed of me or don’t think that much of me. I am never there, or invited to be there, when they are having fun because they don’t need me then. At that point, when they are having the time … [Read more...] about Life is like an underwear drawer