Photos by Kelly Rodriguez Although Los Angeles is known for its access to beaches, sunny climate and "La La Land" dreamers, to many native Angelenos, it's the birthplace of their American dream. Latino immigrants, Korean movers and shakers, African-American activists, Chinese nostalgia seekers and Jewish refugees have all found their homes in the various neighborhoods of Los … [Read more...] about LA’s Cultural Hotspots
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‘AHS: Cult’ Refuses The Right To Air Arms
Art by Sybil ZhangThe makers of "American Horror Story" have never been ones to shy away from violent bloodthirsty topics. However in the wake of the Las Vegas tragedy, Ryan Murphy chose to reedit an "AHS: Cult" episode that featured an eerily similar mass shooting. In an already highly politicized season, rampant with anti-Trump sentiment, Murphy chose to edit an episode … [Read more...] about ‘AHS: Cult’ Refuses The Right To Air Arms
Don’t Interpret the Bible Through a Cultural Lens
Art by Sybil ZhangGod provides humanity with the Biblical text to be applied to every time period’s context, regardless of how society has changed through the duration. Therefore, the Bible's meaning is true and unchanging yesterday, today and forever.Many Christians understand the Bible as the written truth of God. However, discerning the original intent of scripture … [Read more...] about Don’t Interpret the Bible Through a Cultural Lens
Spend Sundays At Smorgasburg LA
Photos by Kelly RodriguezLos Angeles' food scene is as unique as the city itself. The diverse city is home to everything from vegan donuts, to Korean/Mexican fusion dishes, to soup dumplings so big they need a straw. Smorgasburg LA is the weekly event that brings these foods and restaurant concepts together in one, expansive outdoor market.Smorgasburg LA is free to the public … [Read more...] about Spend Sundays At Smorgasburg LA
Students Speak of Identity
"Who am I?" and "How do I define myself?" are both questions that students strive to answer. When it comes to students who often walk the line between two different cultures, these questions can be even more difficult to define. In a time period in both Pepperdine and American history that has put religious and racial crises and scandals front and center, these students often … [Read more...] about Students Speak of Identity