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Dear Pepperdine, Do More to Show That Black Lives Matter

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Art by Madeline Duvall Racial injustice is at the forefront of many people's minds this week in light of yet another Black life lost at the hands of police brutality. On May 25, a white police officer brutally murdered George Floyd as other officers watched and civilians recorded. This event inspired days of protests in the Los Angeles area and around the world. Some … [Read more...] about Dear Pepperdine, Do More to Show That Black Lives Matter

Feminism in the Digital Age

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Art by Natalie RulonIn today’s digital age, it is nearly impossible to talk about feminism without also discussing the role social media plays in activism. The last decade has seen many different feminist movements like #MeToo, #TimesUp and #YesAllWomen dominate the internet, especially on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. These movements serve … [Read more...] about Feminism in the Digital Age

Men’s Basketball Player Received Death Threats from Sports Bettor in 2019

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Graphic by Ali Levens An unnamed Pepperdine men’s basketball player received four disturbing direct messages via Instagram during the 2019 West Coast Conference (WCC) basketball tournament. The messages, sent March 9, 2019, threatened to decapitate the player and his family, told the player that he would be stabbed and killed as he slept and instructed him to watch his … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Player Received Death Threats from Sports Bettor in 2019

A New Club is Running this Town

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Photos courtesy of Blair BonifieldA fifth year senior is seizing the opportunity to create something Pepperdine has lacked since her freshman year: a running club.Blair Bonifield started Malibu Run Club as a way to promote the idea of exercise as something to relax and enjoy, Bonifield said. The club meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to run two miles at Westward Beach.Bonifield … [Read more...] about A New Club is Running this Town