Photo Courtesy of Mark Demick As an elementary school student, Mark Demick was sent to the principal’s office. “At the time, there was a kid that was bullying me,” Mark Demick said. One day, Demick found a pin near his desk and put it through his shoe so it stuck out. “The bully decided to pick on me that day and I tried to kick him and my shoe got stuck in his … [Read more...] about Meet Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School Principal Mark Demick
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Daniel Kibuuka: Building a Future
Photo Courtesy of Daniel KibuukaSenior Daniel Kibuuka met the people who would help change the course of his life when he accidentally broke one of their windows as a child. They called him in for a talk, and he said he knew he was “in so much trouble.”But instead, the people inside the building — representatives of Ashinaga, a nonprofit organization that … [Read more...] about Daniel Kibuuka: Building a Future
Crossroads: Learn to Love the Rainbow
Art by Peau Porotesano Love is love is love. How often does that need to be said? It is 2018, surely the world would know this by now and be accepting and loving of all members of our community. Unfortunately, this is not the case.The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) recently published a study conducted by the Harris Poll, and picked up by many other … [Read more...] about Crossroads: Learn to Love the Rainbow
Improve language Education in America
Art by Madeline DuvallSpeaking multiple languages is an important skill that many people worldwide possess, yet is an area of education where America appears to struggle. Despite the fact that the United States is at the center of many economic and societal networks throughout the world, only a low percentage of the population can speak a second language with adequate fluency … [Read more...] about Improve language Education in America
Let’s Talk About Sex
Graphic by Nate BartonPepperdine’s official position on sexual relationships among unmarried students is pretty typical of that of most conservative Christian ideologies: Save sex for marriage. That’s the end of it. Pepperdine's student handbook states the university's belief that sex should be between a husband and wife, and then goes on encourage students to seek … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Sex
