Art by Madeline Duvall Students used to hate the stairs to the CCB, but now they miss those "Stepperdine" days. Students used to complain about how the food at Pepperdine isn’t the best, but now they miss ordering the beef kabab and talking to Sammy at the HAWC at 1 a.m. These little moments are what make Pepperdine a home away from home for many students. Unarguably, the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Keep Campus COVID-19 Free
Perspectives
Fetishization of Korean Culture: What K-pop Fails to Reveal
Art by Ally Armstrong With K-pop becoming a global phenomenon — thanks to the prominence of several Korean artists such as Psy and BTS — Korean culture has flourished in many industries. However, the ever-growing genre of music has also caused many individuals to essentially fetishize Korean culture — failing to look beyond K-pop's triumph and into the more … [Read more...] about Fetishization of Korean Culture: What K-pop Fails to Reveal
Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women
Art by Autumn Hardwick March 1 marked the beginning of Women's History Month. During Women's History Month, many social activists will speak on social problems, such as gender inequality in employment, domestic violence, sexual harassment and education for women. In recent years, abolishing the tax on menstrual products has also been a trending topic. "The tampon tax" … [Read more...] about Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women
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
Opinion: Racial Reconciliation Needs to be a Priority in Christianity
Art By Samantha Miller Racial reckoning is a primary component of both 2020 and 2021. Racist attacks against Asian Americans and murders of Black Americans are pushing United States citizens to a necessary breaking point. Many people across the United States came to understand the pain and perspective of POC through the increased attention to the systemic injustices … [Read more...] about Opinion: Racial Reconciliation Needs to be a Priority in Christianity
