Art by Samantha Miller In Abraham Lincoln's 1858 "House Divided" speech, he declared these famous words: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." His quote continues to serve as a rallying cry for unity within a nation fractured by social unrest. While unity in itself is a beautiful and necessary concept in any democracy, it cannot be achieved without adherence … [Read more...] about The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
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Coronavirus: How an International Disease Hits Home
Composite by Natalie Rulon The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention escalated fears stateside Tuesday when it warned that a United States outbreak of the coronavirus (officially known as COVID-19) is inevitable. “It’s not so much a question of if this will happen anymore,” Nancy Messonnier, director for the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: How an International Disease Hits Home
Former Pepperdine Professor Removed from Trump Administration
Blue lights illuminate the White House after dark. Officials escorted former Pepperdine professor Andrew Peek off of White House grounds Jan. 17. Photo courtesy of Jean BeaufortOfficials escorted National Security Council’s senior director for European and Russian Affairs off White House grounds Jan. 17. The director, Andrew Peek, taught at Pepperdine's Washington D.C. … [Read more...] about Former Pepperdine Professor Removed from Trump Administration
National Prayer Breakfast Hosts Pepperdine Students
The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual conference where diplomats gather to reflect and pray. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth ChungFour Pepperdine students sat among President Donald Trump, diplomats from over 120 countries and members of Congress at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 6 in Washington, D.C.An invitation-only event, the National Prayer Breakfast conference … [Read more...] about National Prayer Breakfast Hosts Pepperdine Students
Address the Past to Advance to a Better Future
Art by Elizabeth BrummerAmerica has a long list of horrid history that formed it into the nation it is today. From the murdering of indigenous people to the slavery and racial subjugation thereafter, the United States has an odd way of acknowledging and learning from its mistakes. When observing history, the Pepperdine community and the world need to acknowledge the … [Read more...] about Address the Past to Advance to a Better Future
