Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In recent years, cosmetic procedures like nose jobs, Botox and lip fillers have become increasingly common, according to Women's Health. What was once rare or stigmatized is now often seen as routine maintenance, comparable to … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Normalization of Plastic Surgery Harms Women
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Fetishization of Korean Culture: What K-pop Fails to Reveal
Art by Ally Armstrong With K-pop becoming a global phenomenon — thanks to the prominence of several Korean artists such as Psy and BTS — Korean culture has flourished in many industries. However, the ever-growing genre of music has also caused many individuals to essentially fetishize Korean culture — failing to look beyond K-pop's triumph and into the more … [Read more...] about Fetishization of Korean Culture: What K-pop Fails to Reveal
Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression
Art by Peau PorotesanoOne quick scroll through our Pepperdine email accounts reveals a lot about what our university values. There are emails about career fairs, clubs to join, volunteer positions, internship opportunities and, wait a second — what is this one? SavvyChic is seeking models for its latest fashion show for its annual fundraiser for the Boone Center for the … [Read more...] about Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression
