Art By Samantha Miller Editors Note: March For Our Lives Pepperdine contributed to this column in conjunction with Perspectives Editor Anitiz Muonagolu When we discuss inalienable rights as citizens of the United States, many citizens will quote the Constitution. But, what about the right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" as established by the Declaration of … [Read more...] about Club Conversation: Gun Violence Is More Nuanced Than We Realize
Honey, It’s All About the Pretty Privilege
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Welcome, Jennifer Harriger, a psychology professor in Pepperdine's Social Science Division, who joins The Melanated Muckraker to discuss pretty privilege. Harriger is most well-known for her studies in body image, gender psychology and clinical psychology, and she has been featured nationally and internationally, making … [Read more...] about Honey, It’s All About the Pretty Privilege
Goodbye Shanghai; But Why?
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify The loss of the Shanghai Program is felt by many, but many questions surround why the program closed to begin with. With Shanghai Senior Alumni Kau'i Aguiar, Derek Pinto and Pamela Lim, The Melanated Muckraker explores what Shanghai meant to many, concerns about the Pepperdine Administration and what the possible cultural … [Read more...] about Goodbye Shanghai; But Why?
Petty Perspective: Did Noah Bring a Shark on the Ark?
Art by Samantha Miller When people think about the story of Noah's Ark — which is from the book of Genesis — many Christians see it as historically accurate. There are other writings and stories throughout history that recount similar events of a "worldwide flood." "The Epic of Gilgamesh" is one example of how the flood story is used outside the Bible — this is also a … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Did Noah Bring a Shark on the Ark?
Opinion: The Equality Act Establishes Equity For the LGBTQ+ Community
Art by Leah Beah On Feb. 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. While the Senate still has to approve it, this bill could change the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals. Why has it taken so long to obtain protections for LGBTQ+ individuals even though the Obama … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Equality Act Establishes Equity For the LGBTQ+ Community
