Last week the Texas Board of Education debated the statewide curricula most notably the social studies curriculum. These board members are elected officials— not experts or professional historians— though according to the March 12 issue of The New York Times "some members of the conservative bloc held themselves out as experts on certain topics."What upset people … [Read more...] about Texas textbooks rewrite U.S. history
Perspectives
"Food Inc." unveils startling realities
On Monday night the Pepperdine Green Team hosted a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Food Inc." in Elkins Auditorium to raise awareness about how the food we eat is grown and processed. One student freshman Casey Edwards anticipated a film that would "open our eyes to how messed up our mainstream food industry is." Striking a balance between being realistic and … [Read more...] about "Food Inc." unveils startling realities
Pep statue causes fright and flight
Recently a terrifying specter arrived on the Malibu campus. It sits in the middle of campus as a startling reminder of the University's past. Freshmen and upperclassmen of the Seaver campus alike are both fascinated and spooked by this dark figure that haunts the Jocelyn Plaza. Now before we go and call the Ghostbusters it is probably important to consider that this frightening … [Read more...] about Pep statue causes fright and flight
Staff Editorial: Abolish prejudice starting with higher personal standards
Ours is the generation of change— the generation of tolerance of progress of love of a humanity blind to superficial divisions such as race gender socioeconomic status and so on. The hatred and inequity of days gone by have lost their hold on us. We are a united people at last.Sound vaguely familiar? Admittedly we do tend to extol the virtues of our forward-thinking … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Abolish prejudice starting with higher personal standards
Recognizing the futility of graduation stress
In exactly one month one week and six days I will officially be a graduate of Pepperdine University. (Not that I'm keeping track or anything.)This is the part where I reflect on what a life-shaping experience my Pepperdine career has been how I'll be eternally indebted to the institution for making me the person I am today and how grateful I am to have enjoyed the opportunities … [Read more...] about Recognizing the futility of graduation stress