Art by Ally ArmstrongPresident Joe Biden declared "America is back” at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 19 . What also is back is U.S.-led intervention in Syria. On Feb. 25, Biden authorized U.S military to initiate airstrikes on Iranian-supported militia groups in Syria.Biden's decision of taking military action in Syria raises concerns regarding human rights and a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
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Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women
Art by Autumn Hardwick March 1 marked the beginning of Women's History Month. During Women's History Month, many social activists will speak on social problems, such as gender inequality in employment, domestic violence, sexual harassment and education for women. In recent years, abolishing the tax on menstrual products has also been a trending topic. "The tampon tax" … [Read more...] about Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women
Keep the Columbus Statue
Graphic by Nate BartonIn response to a student protest last year, it was announced through email on Jan. 30 that Pepperdine has decided to relocate the infamous "Columbus Statue" to the Florence campus. While this movement is meant to help promote an inclusive atmosphere that is reflective of the student body, I think that it completely shies away from the moral responsibility … [Read more...] about Keep the Columbus Statue
Fast Fashion Costs Outweigh its Convenience
Art by Christopher Chen If there's one thing Pepperdine students have, it's style. Many students look like they stepped straight out of a fashion blog, and a few students actually run them. The other thing many Pepperdine students, and college students all over the country, have in common are tight budgets. So students look to stores like Forever 21 and H&M to get their … [Read more...] about Fast Fashion Costs Outweigh its Convenience
Pro-Life and Feminist Beliefs Can Coexist
Art by Chris Chen Pepperdine culture is an interesting cross-section of ideologies. Though some students are textbook conservative or liberal, many fit somewhere in between. I have found this to be particularly true with the issues of abortion and feminism. Many feminist students I know hold a firmly pro-life stance on abortion. In our society, these issues have been so … [Read more...] about Pro-Life and Feminist Beliefs Can Coexist