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
AJ Muonagolu
Black Legends, Black Life and Black History Month
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify The Melanated Muckracker is back this Spring and introduces its newest co-host Celine Foreman and her very own segment called Celine's Corner. Making its returning debut during the end of Black History Month, Celine and Anitiz give ten underappreciated or little known facts about Black History Month, Black History and … [Read more...] about Black Legends, Black Life and Black History Month
Students Check In After Texas Storm
After an unusually strong winter storm struck Texas the week of Feb. 15, the state faced widespread power outages and tap water difficulties. First year Elle Shrader, Perspectives Editor AJ Muonagolu and class of 2020 alumna Amber Jaycox share their experiences. “It’s very very crazy and we’re all just holding on," Jaycox said. __________________________ Follow the … [Read more...] about Students Check In After Texas Storm
Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen some hear the words diversity training, they expect a seminar about racism, white flight and anti-racism biases, but diversity training shouldn't be a mere overview of racism. President Donald Trump's executive order banned racial sensitivity training in federal workforces, saying it is un-American and discriminatory. Honestly, the president is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training
Staff Editorial: Unplug and Unwind However You Are Able
Art by Madeline Duvall This is not the semester anyone wanted. Pepperdine requiring electronic devices to attend classes and participate in any semblance of campus culture makes detaching from technology more difficult and necessary than ever before. In August, the University shared an article on Twitter by Graziadio Business School Professor Cristel Russell explaining “how … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Unplug and Unwind However You Are Able
