Art by Gabby DiGiovanni Pronouns are not just grammatical tools for clarity. They are also thoughtful means of self-identification and expression. With the increased global dialogue on the use of gendered pronouns in the identification of those in the transgender and gender-nonconforming communities, two questions arise: Why are pronouns so important, and what are the … [Read more...] about Pronouns Speak Volumes
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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
Students Share Perspectives on Gender Inequality
Currents magazine gave Seaver students the opportunity to share their perspectives on and experiences with gender inequality and feminism. A total of 221 students responded, including at least 134 women and at least 81 men. Here's what the data reveals. Almost 20% of students said they did not identify as feminists, and 14% were unsure. About half of students said a … [Read more...] about Students Share Perspectives on Gender Inequality
Move from Races to Just the Human Race
While America likes to fantasize itself as a melting pot that acknowledges different backgrounds, there are many ways people divide each other unnecessarily. This greatly affects how Americans view race, ethnicity and nationality. Here at Pepperdine amidst recent racial tensions, Pepperdine needs to reeducate its students and staff to find better ways to highlight … [Read more...] about Move from Races to Just the Human Race
Cracking Cocaine Myths
Photo by Milan LoaiconoModeled by Ifeanyi Ezieme and Jon Michael RaaschNixon's War on Drugs began 48 years ago. “America's public enemy No. 1 in the United States is drug abuse," President Nixon said in a June 17, 1971 press conference. "In order to fight and defeat this enemy, it is necessary to wage a new, all-out offensive.”Nixon allocated federal resources to … [Read more...] about Cracking Cocaine Myths
