Photo by Kayla Lee In 2017, we have seen the world twist and bend in ways that many thought not possible. We have been forced to reckon with ideas of inequality, stereotypes, racism and identity. These issues have steered the country’s conversations shaping our political and social climate. I came to Pepperdine seeking not only to grow as an intellectual but to be … [Read more...] about Letter From The Editor
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From Uniform to University
Photos by Zach Le It is generally assumed that most American high school students will participate in the standard college experience, a concept that often connotes going straight from high school to a four-year university, and afterward entering the working world. However, not everyone takes such a well-worn path. International student veterans have stepped out of their … [Read more...] about From Uniform to University
A Call for Positive Representation
Images by Kayla Lee Brittany O'Grady, a half-Black, half-White actress said that because of the way she looks, she often gets casted as a Latina. She also said she gets type-cast to play roles about troubled women and thinks those roles are often given to women of color. On Fox's TV show "Star," O'Grady, a former Pepperdine student, plays Simone, who is of the same ethnic … [Read more...] about A Call for Positive Representation
Best Hip-Hop of 2017
Images courtesy of TDE and Roc Nation Since its humble beginnings, rap and hip-hop music have been creative outlets for artists to paint a picture of their realities. Artists use their music to share their personal narratives, address inner struggles and confront social issues. Over the years, rap and R&B artists have used their platforms to tackle issues of mental … [Read more...] about Best Hip-Hop of 2017
Urban Fringes
Photos by Trevor MartinezFrom busy freeways to the pursuit of cheap parking, a day trip to Los Angeles is not always for the faint of heart. Fortunately, Southern California has a wealth of unique suburban towns removed of LA's tourist traps and traffic jams. Here are three of our favorites within a two hour drive of campus.Redlands — 1 hour, 40 minute driveOften passed … [Read more...] about Urban Fringes
