Art by Peau PorotesanoThe first weeks of the nation's new presidency have been like an episode of the "Twilight Zone" mixed with a little "Man in the High Castle." All the extreme executive orders and bizarre statements from President Donald Trump and his administration are both ridiculous and alarming. His choices for high-level government positions have been equally puzzling. … [Read more...] about Gorsuch Moderates Trump Administration
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Don’t Go to Coachella
Art by Peau PorotesanoOwner of entertainment conglomerate AEG and Coachella festival owner, Philip Anschutz, is being criticized because his foundation, the Anschutz Foundation, supports anti-LGBTQ+ and climate change denying organizations. This news revealed itself days after the Coachella line-up for 2017, and many eager festival-goers are unsure how to proceed. This year, … [Read more...] about Don’t Go to Coachella
Open Your Mind to the Other Side
Art/Graphic by Sybil ZhangActress Meryl Streep’s acceptance speech at the Golden Globes for the Cecil B. DeMille Award was a poignant defense of Hollywood and an articulate attack on President-Elect Donald Trump. Nearly everyone in the audience nodded in agreement, as did many of those who actually take the time to watch the Golden Globes. After, celebrities and viewers … [Read more...] about Open Your Mind to the Other Side
Discuss Politics With Your Parents
Art/Graphic by Peau PorotesanoThe political climate in 2016 America demands that people fit into one of two extremes. As seen blatantly in this election, respectfully disagreeing with those in the other extreme is not an option nor, apparently, is listening to their point of view.I’m not condemning American politics from an all-righteous throne of political discourse. I'm … [Read more...] about Discuss Politics With Your Parents
Pepperdine Diversity Breeds Discussion Rather than Hate
Art by Peau Porotesano As a result of being someone who tends to sway liberal both politically and religiously, I was a bit hesitant to enroll at a university with a conservative and religious reputation. The university was founded in the Church of Christ tradition, and the Office of Church Relations was developed to make sure that Pepperdine maintained its strong … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Diversity Breeds Discussion Rather than Hate
