Art by Autumn HardwickSome Pepperdine students received news Aug. 22, when President Joe Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan to help many individuals with student debt. This plan is a decent start at addressing existing racial and class inequities in the U.S. higher education system, but making loan forgiveness amounts higher and providing free public undergraduate … [Read more...] about Opinion: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough
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Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
Art by Ally ArmstrongPresident Joe Biden declared "America is back” at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 19 . What also is back is U.S.-led intervention in Syria. On Feb. 25, Biden authorized U.S military to initiate airstrikes on Iranian-supported militia groups in Syria.Biden's decision of taking military action in Syria raises concerns regarding human rights and a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
Opinion: Biden Can Help International Students Pursue the ‘American Dream’
International students have limited time in the United States. Since it is harder for international students to secure jobs in the United States due to visa complications, many of them make the decision to repatriate after finishing their studies. However, with President Joe Biden now in office, international students may be able to remain in the United States for much … [Read more...] about Opinion: Biden Can Help International Students Pursue the ‘American Dream’