Art by Amber ShinIn less than two months, millions of Americans will head to the ballot box to decide which party will control Congress for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s first term in office.Political advertisements will be on screens soon, many intentionally targeting "the other side," according to the Brookings Institute. Designed to evoke emotions, they can be … [Read more...] about Opinion: Polarization is Dangerous for Democracy
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Best and Worst Looks of the 2021 Met Gala: Stars Fail to Follow a Theme
Art by Autumn HardwickFor the first time since 2019, the Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted the Met Gala in New York City on Sept. 13.This year’s red carpet theme, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” provided ample opportunities to showcase U.S. designers, reference iconic regional styles and pay homage to American icons, however most attendees seemed to … [Read more...] about Best and Worst Looks of the 2021 Met Gala: Stars Fail to Follow a Theme
Regenerative Agriculture: Rethinking Beef for People & The Planet
https://soundcloud.com/pepp-graphic/regenerative-agriculture-rethinking-beef-for-people-the-planet Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Since the industrial revolution, experts say the way beef is produced and consumed in America has become damaging to both people’s health and the environment. The solution found by environmentalists, nutrition experts and … [Read more...] about Regenerative Agriculture: Rethinking Beef for People & The Planet
The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Art by Samantha Miller In Abraham Lincoln's 1858 "House Divided" speech, he declared these famous words: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." His quote continues to serve as a rallying cry for unity within a nation fractured by social unrest. While unity in itself is a beautiful and necessary concept in any democracy, it cannot be achieved without adherence … [Read more...] about The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Uproot: Part 1
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify "Uproot" is a new series through the "Face to Face" podcast dedicated to open and honest conversations surrounding systemic racism and injustice in America. This series seeks to amplify Black voices within the Pepperdine community and provide a space for others … [Read more...] about Uproot: Part 1