Art by Madeline Duvall Racial injustice is at the forefront of many people's minds this week in light of yet another Black life lost at the hands of police brutality. On May 25, a white police officer brutally murdered George Floyd as other officers watched and civilians recorded. This event inspired days of protests in the Los Angeles area and around the world. Some … [Read more...] about Dear Pepperdine, Do More to Show That Black Lives Matter
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Why We Should All be LGBTQ+ Allies
Art by Samantha Miller What does it mean to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community? Junior Cameron Yarbrough, who is straight, said an ally is anyone who is not afraid to stand up for another person. “I think a lot of people — behind closed doors — will let their friends get away with using gay slurs or homophobic jokes,” Yarbrough said. “Having the ability to say ‘That is … [Read more...] about Why We Should All be LGBTQ+ Allies
‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Lydia Parker discusses how female pharaohs used art and textual work to create a new identity for themselves.Photos by Caroline SharplessStudents and faculty joined together to present “An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts,” on Friday, April 17. This free virtual event, held live over Zoom, gave students an opportunity to perform remotely, due to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about ‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Film Review: ‘Emma’ Serves as a Delightful, Yet Cautionary Tale
Box office record-breaker, "Emma," brings a new flair to Jane Austen’s beloved story. Photo courtesy of Focus FeaturesWatch out Jane Austen fanatics, rom-com lovers and worshippers of "Clueless" — the timeless tale of a high-society snob is back again. The latest version of Austen’s 1815 comedy, "Emma," stands out from past film adaptations for its dreamlike … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Emma’ Serves as a Delightful, Yet Cautionary Tale
There Is Urgency With COVID-19, but What About Climate Change?
Art by Madeline DuvallBoth COVID-19 and climate change threaten the livelihood of people around the planet. Billions are affected by the virus, and at least 86,000 have died. Over the remainder of our lives, climate change is expected to do the same — if not worse — damage.Specifically, the climate crisis is estimated to push over 120 million into poverty over the … [Read more...] about There Is Urgency With COVID-19, but What About Climate Change?
