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
Human Rights
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
Syrian Crisis: Take the ‘Journey of Death’
Art by Christine NelsonWhen I think about the crisis in Syria, like most others, my heart stops and my stomach sinks. Sadly, it’s embarrassing to admit that I wasn’t fully aware, nor did I fully understand, what was really going on in this foreign country, 6,677 miles away from the United States. Like many, it wasn’t until the image of a lifeless Syrian boy … [Read more...] about Syrian Crisis: Take the ‘Journey of Death’
Venezuelan Political Prisoners Face Unjust Trials
Art by Sacha Irick Leopoldo Lopez sent his daughter a message from his military prison cell on Sept. 19. The message was later shared by his wife on his Facebook account: “Today, my dear Manuela turns 5. I was able to see her, and for her birthday she asked me to carry her up to Avila [National Park in Venezuela], like we used to. I promised I would take her soon.” Lopez … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Political Prisoners Face Unjust Trials
Watson’s Speech on Feminism Sparks New Debate
Photo Courtesy of UN Women Emma Watson has blossomed from a saucy young witch to a passionate, mature feminist. Straight out of college, fresh into the real world, Watson is named a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador based off her power and passion for women’s rights. On Sept. 20, in front of the entire U.N., Watson was very open with her views on feminism and gender equality. She … [Read more...] about Watson’s Speech on Feminism Sparks New Debate
