Art by Ally ArmstrongI have heard it all. The name “Anastassia” pronounced as ana-STAY-zhuh, ah-na-STAH-shyah, ah-na-stah-SEE-ya, or worse, watered down to Stacy, Annie, Ana, Stas. The question, “What pronunciation do you prefer?” was the hardest one to answer. I simply wanted to say, “Whatever is easiest for you.” Over time, I realized that … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Them Mispronounce Your Name
Immigrants
‘Ethnic’ Food is Not a Trend
Art by Peau Porotesano In case you missed it, Filipino food is going to be the next big food trend. At least according to the headlines of countless magazine articles. “I predict, two years from now, Filipino food will be what we will have been talking about for six months … I think that’s going to be the next big thing,” said Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel's … [Read more...] about ‘Ethnic’ Food is Not a Trend
Pepp Community Stands for Unity
Photos by Brett Bean and Cassandra Stephenson Pepperdine students, faculty and administrators gathered to pray and address recent U.S. refugee and immigration policy changes Wednesday. Beginning with a time for prayer at 9:30 a.m., the event took place outside of Firestone Fieldhouse and was sponsored by SGA, the Office of the Chaplain and the Seaver College Dean's … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Stands for Unity
