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
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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
The Cold War pt. II: China Rises
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
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