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Cassandra Stephenson

After the Investigation: A Look at Sexual Assault and Title IX

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  Written by Cassandra Stephenson Jane Doe is a student who said she feels like she fell through the cracks in the system. An older student who was supposed to be acting as her mentor sexually assaulted her at a Pepperdine orientation event for a graduate campus program. She was part of a group of incoming students mingling with second-year mentors at a bar when he pulled … [Read more...] about After the Investigation: A Look at Sexual Assault and Title IX

Ben Shapiro Talks Acceptable Political Discourse, Racism and Calls Out Pepperdine ‘Bitch Fest’

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Photos by Cassandra Stephenson Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro shared his views on acceptable discourse, White privilege and institutionalized racism with members of the Pepperdine community Tuesday night in a lecture and Q&A. In what he dubbed one of the “best” lectures he has attended on college campuses around the U.S., Shapiro said his overall goal … [Read more...] about Ben Shapiro Talks Acceptable Political Discourse, Racism and Calls Out Pepperdine ‘Bitch Fest’

Symbols in the Seder: The Passover Dinner

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Art by Cassandra Stephenson Freedom. Slavery. Tradition. Family. Very few meals are centered around ideas that require thoughtful thinking and honoring ancient traditions. At the Seder Meal, these ideas are the reason why Jewish families gather. The Seder Meal is a tradition celebrated by people of the Jewish faith during Passover. The meal consists of rituals, liturgy … [Read more...] about Symbols in the Seder: The Passover Dinner

SoCal Fights Food Waste

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Photos by Sherry YangA farmer picks 10 oranges from one of the trees in her orchard. These oranges are the result of five to eighteen months of growth, 138 gallons of water and hours of work. But odds are, 4 of the 10 will soon end up in an American trash can.40 percent of food in the United States is never eaten, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.“That … [Read more...] about SoCal Fights Food Waste

Food Insecurity: A Hidden-In-Plain-Sight Community

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Art by Cassandra StephensonPhotos by Terra AtwoodFor Pepperdine University alumnus Amoni Henderson, class of 2017, a negative bank account balance forced him to skip meals and go hungry for nearly three months. Henderson found himself thousands of dollars in debt after several roommate agreements fell through, forcing him to take on more housing financial burdens than he was … [Read more...] about Food Insecurity: A Hidden-In-Plain-Sight Community