Art by Christine NelsonMy first day at Pepperdine culturally shocked me. I finally understood what people meant by the expression of the American “melting pot” and how different cultures have melted into creating a single American culture. I clearly remember an ethnically Chinese student sitting next to me in COM 180, speaking in a strong Californian accent and … [Read more...] about America: Don’t be Ashamed of Your Ethnic Roots
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Syria: The Details of the Crisis You Should Know
Art by Christine Nelson The United States is finally moving forward in the battle against ISIS, the world's most dangerous terrorist group currently, and the major threat it poses to our world. However, the White House isn't telling us the whole story. Recently, as stated in the Oct. 30 CNN article "Syria: Obama authorizes boots on ground to fight ISIS" by Barbara Starr and … [Read more...] about Syria: The Details of the Crisis You Should Know
Graziadio Offers Abroad Programs
Business students are about to immerse themselves in the global economy, more than ever before. On Monday, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School for Business and Management opened applications for its annual Global Business summer abroad programs. These programs cover a range of different business industries in locations such as Oxford, England and Wiesbaden, Germany. … [Read more...] about Graziadio Offers Abroad Programs
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’
US Provides International Golden Ticket
Art by Chris ChenAs an international student from Quito, Ecuador, I have been asked many times “Why? Why would you leave home to come all the way to the United States for college?” It almost feels as if I seem completely insane to many when they find out how far my small South American country is from Pepperdine in comparison to their two-hour drive or four-hour … [Read more...] about US Provides International Golden Ticket