Art by Samantha Miller Students can return to campus, but not all are able to. The California Department of Public Health guidelines granted the University permission to partially open campus because the case rate of LA County hit 20.0 per 100,000 residents, according to an email from the Public Relations Office on Feb. 23. Students cannot control the campus gates. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Now That Campus Is Reopening, Let’s Keep It That Way
Perspectives
Opinion: Sia’s Movie, ‘Music,’ Is Not Music To Anybody’s Ears
Art by Autumn Hardwick What do overzealous romance movies, Disney movies and Sia’s new movie "Music" all have in common? They are all unrealistic. World-renowned pop singer Sia made her debut as a director and producer with her new movie, "Music," on Feb. 10. The story follows Zu, a woman who is newly sober and has been informed she is now the legal guardian of her … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sia’s Movie, ‘Music,’ Is Not Music To Anybody’s Ears
Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality
Art by Madeline Duvall After the Instagram page @blackatpepperdine posted a story suggesting a Chinese student was racist against a Black student, it received backlash from some Chinese students. @blackatpepperdine reveals the problem of racial identity undermining the struggle for equality. The Instagram page @blackatpepperdine attracted a lot of attention after sharing … [Read more...] about Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality
Staff Editorial: Broadcast Black Culture, Black History and Black Lives
Art by Ally Armstrong Originally Negro History Week, President Gerald Ford announced Black History Month as a national observance in 1976. For many, it is a chance to take initiative to teach, appreciate and acknowledge Black American contributions to our nation. Black History Month is different this year. Due to the recent racial justice movement that took place last … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Broadcast Black Culture, Black History and Black Lives
Opinion: Reclaim ALM — Asian Lives Matter
Art by Ally Armstrong People love to say "All Lives Matter" but continue to ignore the plights of POC. The United States heard reports of elderly Asian lives being attacked during Lunar New Year, but the nation doesn't always seem to acknowledge discrimination against the Asian community. Why does society overlook the Asian minority, and how can others support and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Reclaim ALM — Asian Lives Matter
