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Aj Muonagolu

Stop Making Black a Death Sentence

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Art by Madeline DuvallUsually, I write as Aj Muonagolu, assistant perspectives editor of The Graphic; this time, however, I'm writing as someone different. I'm writing as Anitiz Demond Muonagolu Jr., an African American male bombarded by the racial inequality present in America. The ongoing threat of police brutality following the murder of George Floyd not only affects myself … [Read more...] about Stop Making Black a Death Sentence

Learn Queer Issues to Counteract LGBTQIAP+ Discrimination

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Art by Elizabeth Brummer Despite any progress the world makes in recognizing queer culture and rights, the LGBTQ+ community faces challenges that impact their day-to-day lives. What does it mean to understand a queer identity? What does it mean to be a part of the gender spectrum versus the sexual spectrum? What are the challenges and setbacks every queer identity … [Read more...] about Learn Queer Issues to Counteract LGBTQIAP+ Discrimination

This Generation Needs a ‘Goldilocks’ Approach to COVID-19

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From barren grocery stores to reckless spring breakers, it seems teens and adults are reacting incorrectly to COVID-19. Adolescents and adults either seem to overreact to the pandemic or treat it as if it's another version of the flu or common cold. America needs to find its own "Goldilocks" approach to COVID-19 by finding a middle ground in handling this pandemic. Many people … [Read more...] about This Generation Needs a ‘Goldilocks’ Approach to COVID-19

Time to Have ‘The Talk’ on College Campuses

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Sex education is more than just teaching about sex anatomy. "Sex education is the provision of information about bodily development, sex, sexuality, and relationships," according to Advocates for Youth. Sex is an immersive topic that should be something continually discussed so that people can be comfortable and knowledgeable about their bodies. Pepperdine — and the nation … [Read more...] about Time to Have ‘The Talk’ on College Campuses

Pepperdine Holds Informational Town Hall for International Students

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Pepperdine Administrators hold an informational town hall to discuss how COVID-19 will affect international students. Photo by AJ MuonagoluPepperdine held an informational town hall March 13 to address international students' concerns. International students make up 11% of the student body, and the town hall addressed how COVID-19 could impact these students, specifically.The … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Holds Informational Town Hall for International Students