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Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book

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Photos courtesy of Roslyn SatchelPepperdine professor Roslyn Satchel brings her own experience in legal, religious and media expertise to her book “What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement,” originally published in 2016 and just released in a paperback edition. As an activist, scholar and professor, Satchel said she has a lifelong … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book

‘Grab Her by the Pussy:’ Student Creates Art for Feminism

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Photos by Kaelin MendezMason Elise Folse, a senior Integrated Marketing Communication major, used an assignment for her Art Installations class to make a bold statement about gender inequality.The project consisted of nothing more than Post-it notes and the voices of hundreds of women. Inspired by an argument with a friend regarding the gender wage gap, Folse said she felt the … [Read more...] about ‘Grab Her by the Pussy:’ Student Creates Art for Feminism

LGBTQ+ Conversation Continues with DIF

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Photos by Brett Bean and Graphic File Photos Student Activities put the brakes on two of senior David Limon's choreographed LGBTQ+ themed performances for this year's Dance In Flight (DIF) although the university has still not offered a clear reason as to why, according to student directors. Senior Lauren Chong, this year’s creative director of DIF, worked closely with … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Conversation Continues with DIF

Internet Convenience Leads to Slacktivism

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Art by Christopher ChenIn our social media-inundated age, activism in the form of physical action is far less prominent than it has been in times past. There are less marches and protests. It's hard to imagine 200,000 people marching on Washington nowadays. It’s not that people have become less aware of injustice or issues that call for awareness and action, but the … [Read more...] about Internet Convenience Leads to Slacktivism