Graphic by Nate Barton After the San Bernardino attack in December 2015, violence and mass shootings hit closer to home for those living in California. This tragic event, coupled with the shooting at Santa Monica College in 2013 and Isla Vista in 2014, provided some of the impetus for enacting stricter gun laws in California over the past few years. Prompted by the San … [Read more...] about We Need to Understand Gun Laws Before We Can Own Guns
Pepperdine Law Introduces the Intellectual Student Property Association
Photos by Ella Gonzalez Students at Pepperdine Law interested in intellectual property law can now join the school's new Intellectual Property Student Association (IPSA). The association was introduced to the school in the fall by several law students so that those interested in intellectual property law and its related career fields could have the resources to engage with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Law Introduces the Intellectual Student Property Association
Trigger Warning, Safe Space Use Sparks Debate
Graphic by Ella Gonzalez A recent letter from the University of Chicago to the incoming class of 2020 went viral after it denounced “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings” in higher education in August 2016. The letter has since sparked debate over political correctness, First Amendment rights and the limits of freedom of speech on college campuses across the United … [Read more...] about Trigger Warning, Safe Space Use Sparks Debate
NameCoach App Simplifies Introductions
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University No longer will teachers fumble over students' names and struggle with pronounciation. Dean of Seaver College Michael Feltner introduced via email an application called NameCoach that will allow students to provide their preferred name along with a link to a recording of them speaking their name. The application is expected to go … [Read more...] about NameCoach App Simplifies Introductions
Promoting Diversity Isn’t Just a Numbers Game
Art by Christopher Chen Prompted by protests at the University of Missouri, discussions about campus diversity have become abundant. Students across the United States have urged for greater dialogue about race and gender to foster a sense of inclusivity for students. After waves of protests, the rallying cry of American college students is clear: College students want more … [Read more...] about Promoting Diversity Isn’t Just a Numbers Game
