Art by Madeline DuvallIn a time of political polarization, an increasing wealth gap and access to new information every minute, it seems that the world is too much to process. The safest and easiest thing to do is to detach from thinking about the world and not suffer the imminent consequences of knowledge and action. Yet there are so many people around the world who need … [Read more...] about It’s More Important Than Ever to Form Opinions
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Advocate for Transparency
Art by Samantha MillerIn wake of Student Government Association's (SGA) secret impeachment trial, it is time for Pepperdine to have a discussion on the right to information and the harms that arise when it is restricted. SGA or any national political structure that refuses to share valued information with the public restricts the public's knowledge on how to act on issues. This … [Read more...] about Advocate for Transparency
Staff Editorial: Jamal Khashoggi’s Death Proves Need to Continue Fight for Truth
Art by Caitlin Roark News of Arab journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul has sparked concerns for the safety of journalists and state of the media in general. Khashoggi’s murder reaffirmed what many journalists already knew going into this line of work — the fight for truth is not always easy, but should always be sought after … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Jamal Khashoggi’s Death Proves Need to Continue Fight for Truth
Acknowledge Racial Inequalities
Art by Sybil Zhang Today, many may argue that race does not inhibit one's ability to succeed, but when people of color are systematically held at a disadvantage and continuously presumed to be in conditions of lower income with higher risks of imprisonment or addiction, the fact remains that racial inequality in the job market and in society across the country is still an … [Read more...] about Acknowledge Racial Inequalities
Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
Photos by Channa SteinmetzPepperdine’s student-run organization, Beloved Community, held their first open mic night Friday, Feb.17 in the Sandbar. Students were welcomed by warm coffee, cupcakes, upbeat music and a call to conversation. Performances ranged from singing to spoken word, and afterward, the mic was open to anyone who had a thought or story to share.Student … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
