Photo by Daniel Caso Tomas Amezcua and Concepcion Santa Rosa were crossing El Cerro, the border, on their way from Mexico to the United States. Concepcion had done this once already, but this time, she was three months pregnant. She and her husband wanted the baby growing in her womb to be born in the U.S. They hoped to find work and give their child an opportunity for a … [Read more...] about THE ‘INVISIBLES’: The Tale Of The Silenced Farmworkers Who Put Food On The Nation’s Table But Can’t Find A Decent Place To Live – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
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Remember to be Grateful
There are rare moments in life when we are shaken back into realizing how valuable everything we have is and how much we forget to be thankful for. Recently, a young Egyptian woman was able to bring a group of Pepperdine students back to this reality we so often forget. With four other senior girls, I attended an event on Sept 20, put on by the nonprofit organization Human … [Read more...] about Remember to be Grateful
Ecuador Revolts: Chaos Reigns
Art by Brooke MuschottLatin America may be of little or no relevance to some, as it is so far away and rarely spoken of. However, as Pepperdine students, we should acknowledge that there are numerous problems that are occurring in Latin America and, more specifically, my country, Ecuador. We are global citizens and are connected to a global community. Therefore, I demand that … [Read more...] about Ecuador Revolts: Chaos Reigns
Staff Editorial: Freely Receiving and Freely Giving — Our New Legal Dilemma
Art by Chris Chen As we approach the holiday season, many people look forward to spending time with family, giving thanks, eating good food and giving back to the community. News feeds will likely soon be filled with volunteer opportunities, Thanksgiving missions and Foodshare donation requests, as there are an estimated 51,000 homeless people living in LA County, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Freely Receiving and Freely Giving — Our New Legal Dilemma
Shutdown affects internships
Photo by Marissa Baly WASHINGTON, D.C. — When the clock struck midnight on Oct. 1, the nation’s capital was dumbfounded. An estimated 800,000 federal employees were furloughed starting that Tuesday, and anxiety loomed over the district. Government workers wondered when they would see their next paychecks, medical patients worried whether their health treatments would continue … [Read more...] about Shutdown affects internships
