The Melanated Muckraker — hosted by Anitiz Muonagolu and Emily Shaw —explores the complexities of race and cultures and the impact these have on our lives by sharing the stories and experiences of BIPOC.
Latin America
Try to Remember
Art by Christine Nelson Tutoring a Spanish 152 student this semester, I realize how much I’ve forgotten — and how much I surprisingly remember — since completing my Hispanic Studies degree last spring. I sometimes won’t immediately remember simple things, like the third-person plural preterite endings for verbs, but other things that I never realized […]
Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo
Vocalist Dr. Shenka celebrates 20 years touring with Mexican ska-punk band, Panteon Rococo
Ecuador Revolts: Chaos Reigns
Art by Brooke Muschott Latin America may be of little or no relevance to some, as it is so far away and rarely spoken of. However, as Pepperdine students, we should acknowledge that there are numerous problems that are occurring in Latin America and, more specifically, my country, Ecuador. We are global citizens and are […]
Culture Barriers Affect International Students
International students battle cultural differences at Pepperdine
Calle 13 changes the world one rhyme at a time
Don’t let the buzz cuts, chunky gold necklaces and shady tattoos mislead you
Venezuelan students fight for freedom
This is what is happening in Venezuela
Now I know what freedom feels like
Art by Sacha Irick After two days of violent demonstrations in Venezuela, I am proud to say I have lived in freedom. The night was colder than usual. Groups of people rushed into the parking lot as the time approached for the election results to be announced. Some college students walked around wearing red shirts […]
