The most diverse Congress in United States' history was sworn in Jan. 3. There is much anticipation about how this new Congress will perform. The demographics being represented are unprecedented, implying that a multitude of ideologies will be at work. While it is unrealistic for students to keep up with every governmental proceeding, the 116th Congress is worth paying close … [Read more...] about Pay Attention to the 116th Congress
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Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Art by Ally Armstrong Diversity is the theory, and inclusion is putting that into action. Home to approximately 3,000 undergraduate students on campuses stretching across four continents and six countries, Pepperdine University is an institution with a mission to expose students to a world of tradition, culture and ideas different from their own. This mission, seeking to unite … [Read more...] about Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Staff Editorial: Be a Part of the Presidential Process
Art by Ally Armstrong This past week, the Pepperdine Presidential Search Committee announced the five finalists for the position. Within 24 hours, the Freedom Wall exhibited a display regarding the lack of racial and gender diversity within the finalist pool. Out of the five individuals, all of them are White and only one of them, Nancy Jordan, is a woman. The other … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Be a Part of the Presidential Process
Don’t Let Them Mispronounce Your Name
Art by Ally ArmstrongI have heard it all. The name “Anastassia” pronounced as ana-STAY-zhuh, ah-na-STAH-shyah, ah-na-stah-SEE-ya, or worse, watered down to Stacy, Annie, Ana, Stas. The question, “What pronunciation do you prefer?” was the hardest one to answer. I simply wanted to say, “Whatever is easiest for you.” Over time, I realized that … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Them Mispronounce Your Name
Letter from the Editor: Spring 2018
Photo by Sherry Yang Ever since I was young, I associated family with food. My mom, dad and I would eat at the dinner table every night and talk about how our day went. My extended family would gather at my grandmother’s house and eye the many dishes she spent all day preparing. Food always brings my family together. My eyes opened to a new and different environment after … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Spring 2018
