Art by Cara TangEditor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine.The month of February celebrates many cultures and populations.Around mid-January to mid-February each year, Lunar New … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Pepperdine Lacks Lunar New Year Celebration
February
BSA To Host Black History Month Showcase
Resilience, strength and power.These are just some of the words that describe what the Pepperdine Black Student Association (BSA) aims to showcase during Black History Month President of BSA Rochelle Williams said.Black History Month is celebrated in the month of February, acknowledging the countless accomplishments and contributions of the Black community within the United … [Read more...] about BSA To Host Black History Month Showcase
Opinion: Is Valentine’s Day Depraved or Demure?
Art by Samantha Miller As the first month of 2022 comes to a close, couples count down the days until they can celebrate Valentine's Day. For singles, the holiday continues to creep up on the calendar.Considering 131 million people exchange Valentine's Day cards every year, greeting card companies — alongside flower shops, chocolatiers and so forth — take full … [Read more...] about Opinion: Is Valentine’s Day Depraved or Demure?
‘The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X’ Documentary Presents the Story of An American Leader in His Own Words
Photos Courtesy of MalcolmX.comMalcolm X is a man who fought for racial equality in America. He rose as a leader during an important time in American history, facing both opposition and admiration. Just as Black History Month came to a close, the opportunity arose for the public to hear Malcolm X’s story through his own words. The California African American Museum hosted … [Read more...] about ‘The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X’ Documentary Presents the Story of An American Leader in His Own Words
Embrace Valentine’s Day
Art by Madeline DuvallValentine's Day is traditionally considered an opportunity to show love to a romantic partner, but lately, the holiday has garnered some complaints. Single people feel overwhelmed by the expressions of romantic love, and people in relationships feel a societal pressure to do something significant for their partner. However, Valentine’s Day is more … [Read more...] about Embrace Valentine’s Day