Art by Kris HarperFormer President Ronald Reagan's daughter is a former drug addict, former President Bill Clinton's half-brother has had a cocaine possession conviction as well as a drunk driving arrest, and President Barack Obama's uncle is an illegal immigrant.What do all of these facts have in common? Absolutely none of them have any bearing on the policies or politics of … [Read more...] about Reserve the Political Sphere for Politics
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Family Art Day Reaches out to Malibu Community
Photos by Rachelle Holdridge Family Art Day painted waves with Malibu locals as the Center for the Arts teamed up with The Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum to create an interactive art day for families. Families gathered on Saturday in Smothers Theatre to see a performance of "The Cat in the Hat" presented by Childsplay and then make correspondingly themed crafts … [Read more...] about Family Art Day Reaches out to Malibu Community
An Ode to Diet Coke: A Beverage that Changes Lives
Photo by Rhema GabriellaWhenever people see me drinking a Diet Coke, they always say, “You know that’s not actually healthy for you, right?” Oh, dear person, you do not know the reason why we drink Diet Coke. We don't drink a soda to be healthy. We drink it because it’s delicious and, yes, we know it tastes like chemicals. Those chemicals are incredibly … [Read more...] about An Ode to Diet Coke: A Beverage that Changes Lives
Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs
Growing up I drew much of my identity from my family. We were highly religious with a set view of the world. We watched certain movies while shunning others, supported certain policies and politicians but not others. Morality was not complex, but simply a process of route memorization. Christians are opposed to same sex-marriage, check. Abortion is bad, check. Harry Potter is … [Read more...] about Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs
Young fans flock to the baseball field
Photos by Sylvia Hartley Little League baseball is where almost every American ball player started and where they first developed their skills, ambitions and dreams. Pepperdine Athletics’ “Sundays at the Ballpark” initiative will give young baseball fans the opportunity to interact with the Waves baseball team and be a part of the excitement that accompanies a collegiate … [Read more...] about Young fans flock to the baseball field