Art by Amber ShinIn a society that over-stigmatizes menstruation, many of those who menstruate said they are left feeling anxious, vulnerable and fragile over something that is completely natural. Over 22 million women in the U.S. alone are living in poverty and lack resources to menstrual hygiene products — known as period poverty, according to Harvard Health. There is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Make Feminine Products More Accessible
Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
Collage by Beth Gonzales "A book should serve as the ax for the frozen sea within us," author Franz Kafka said. In the world of technology and streaming, one is often overloaded with options to consume. This year, many new TV shows and movies are based either exactly or loosely on their novel counterparts. Some new actors and adapted stories have already hit the screen, and … [Read more...] about Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
Students Stay Active Abroad: Physical Education, Adventure and the Outdoors
Sophomore Heidelberg participant Phillip Young, far left, joins his friends for their first day of fencing class Sept. 20. Young said Heidelberg is filled with adventure, such as hiking up "Philosopher's Way," which he climbed in early January. Photo courtesy of Phillip YoungFantasizing fighting a swashbuckling pirate in Germany, riding alongside a princess in London or sailing … [Read more...] about Students Stay Active Abroad: Physical Education, Adventure and the Outdoors
A Day in the Life of Study Abroad: London Program Edition
The Union Jack flows within the curves of the wind outside of Windsor Castle during a day trip Jan. 28. The trip was originally scheduled for orientation but got moved as the program gave people time to arrive. Photo by Beth Gonzales The alarm goes off like any other day, but when I wake up, I am in London. This is a place I have dreamed about since I was a little girl and it … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of Study Abroad: London Program Edition
The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Family. Christian university. Social media. These are all elements that contribute to Pepperdine students' ability to structure their opinions and stand up for them — questioning both good and bad. The more confident and articulate people feel about their perspectives, the more they will continue to express themselves, … [Read more...] about The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks
