Art by Sacha Irick Pepperdine's Student Health Center uses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition of contraception when considering students options, according to Student Health Center Director Nancy Safinick. The CDC's definition of contraception is “the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of … [Read more...] about There are Contraception Options
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Randy Jackson Mentors Students about Career, Life
Photo by Shawn Jones If you don’t think that professors at Pepperdine are well connected or doing great things, well, think again. Professor Eric Allaman, who is also a professional film scorer and composer, worked on two movies with Randy Jackson, one of 'American Idol's' original judges, for NBC. Allaman teaches a course titled "Scoring Visual Media" which he said … [Read more...] about Randy Jackson Mentors Students about Career, Life
Race is Holding the US Back
I am sick and tired of race. How can I say that? Am I denying my own identity by saying this? No. Race is socially constructed, and I am disgusted with the way that our society has used it to systematically disadvantage people, especially those of color. There is nothing inherent about race, except humanity. We are all a part of the human race. But socially constructed racial … [Read more...] about Race is Holding the US Back
Remember the Chumash Nation
Note: All information obtained for this article was sourced from the official Chumash website, SantaYnezChumash.org. This is Native American History Month. It is not a time when we simply have events in the Caf or celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a time when we should take the time to truly remember and celebrate the native nations of this country. Many rich cultures, histories … [Read more...] about Remember the Chumash Nation
Songstress Roxie Bardo Talks Life, Career & Social Justice
Photos by Marisa Padilla Roxie Bardo is a 19 year old on a mission to become great and do great things to help others. Born Oct. 3 in Tennessee, Bardo realized singing was her “calling” as a child. “I’ve always been singing. When I was in … kindergarten, I had these two neighbors and … we would perform in my front yard. I would put these whole little dances together to … [Read more...] about Songstress Roxie Bardo Talks Life, Career & Social Justice