While the presidential election is long over, Pepperdine political groups are far from finished.Pepperdine’s political clubs are known for gaining traction each presidential election, only to fade slowly to inactivity in the following months, lying dormant until students revive the clubs a few years later — usually in congruence with another election. Though this … [Read more...] about Political Clubs Embrace Political Dialogue and Make Plans for a Prosperous Future
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Don’t Let Elitism Intimidate You into Silence
A growing question among younger generations is, who is equipped to lead the country? A study by Pew Research in 2017 found that 46% of respondents, ages 18 to 29, prefer to be governed by experts.The question stems from a much deeper ideological divide in the country — elitism vs. populism.While populists believe that ordinary citizens are best fit to make political … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Elitism Intimidate You into Silence
Controversial Debate Comes to Campus
Image Courtesy of Pepperdine School of Public Policy Freedom of speech is guaranteed for Americans under the Bill of Rights, but are college campuses restricting that right? This is the question the School of Public Policy's forum seeks to address."Are American College Campuses 'Free Speech' Zones?" will take place Thursday Jan. 31 through Pepperdine's School of Public Policy, … [Read more...] about Controversial Debate Comes to Campus
Respect The Freedom Wall
Art by Madeline DuvallPepperdine's Freedom Wall is consistently abused by students who frequently vandalize other students' posts and use it to place advertisements.It does seem quaint that, in the digital age, we should look to paper and cork-board as a meaningful avenue for dialogue. As freer and more convenient forums for discussion become available, the Freedom Wall may … [Read more...] about Respect The Freedom Wall
Stop the Censorship, Twitter
Art by Madeline DuvallTwitter is celebrated as a bastion of free speech. However, attempts to maintain the platform as a safe and open environment for expression may have actually backfired, creating the opposite result: censorship.It's no secret that President Trump loves his Twitter account. But not everyone is a fan of his often ill-advised tweets, as the protests that … [Read more...] about Stop the Censorship, Twitter
