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Kaepernick Sits, the World Reacts

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Art by Peau PorotesanoTo sit or not to sit? That has been the question for professional athletes since Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem on Aug. 25. Since then, Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist (a la Tommie Smith and John Carlos) on 9/11, a quartet of Miami Dolphins knelt behind a Marine color guard, and the Seattle Seahawks announced a … [Read more...] about Kaepernick Sits, the World Reacts

Celebrity Culture Leads to Dehumanization

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Graphic by Nate Barton Every year, various entertainment news outlets publish lists about celebrities, like the most hated celebrities or People's Worlds Most Beautiful Women, which objectify and dehumanize them. Celebrities are more accessible than ever, and it creates a real problem. Their every thought is written on Twitter, and their every fault is broadcast on the news. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Culture Leads to Dehumanization

Remember the Other Victims of 9/11

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Art by Jessica RagsdaleIn my memory of action and thriller films, Muslims have been the enemy. While my parents, growing up under the threat of a potentially nuclear World War III, feared thick-accented Soviet spies above all else, I grew up in fear of women in hijabs and of suspicious men talking on cell phones and looking meaningfully (and obviously) at American soldiers.This … [Read more...] about Remember the Other Victims of 9/11

Explore LA on a Budget

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Photos By Matt BentonLA can be a bit daunting to anyone, new to the area or not. There's so much to explore, and in the case of the average college student, not enough money or time to do everything that sounds interesting. Fortunately, it isn't difficult to find free and fun things to do in LA. These activities will allow any student to enjoy LA and the weekend while on a … [Read more...] about Explore LA on a Budget

‘We’re Going to Do Something’: An Interview With Anna Clare Burnett

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*Editor's note: Anna Clare is a staff writer for the Perspectives section of the Graphic. Photos by Madeleine CarrAnna Clare Burnett, Pepperdine freshman, lost her father during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Tom Burnett died helping to overtake the hijackers on flight 93. The plane crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing everyone on board. Tom, … [Read more...] about ‘We’re Going to Do Something’: An Interview With Anna Clare Burnett