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Latin America

1. The Limits and Possibilities of National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify National Hispanic Heritage month begins September 15 and ends October 15. In this week's episode, seniors Priscilla Merlo and Karina Valenzuela and alumnus Harold Aguayo (class of 2020) talk about their Latin American identities, as well as what this month means to … [Read more...] about 1. The Limits and Possibilities of National Hispanic Heritage Month

Try to Remember

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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 I knew will come back … [Read more...] about Try to Remember

Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo

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With seven albums and two decades of band history to share, Panteon Rococo is on its month-long "XX Anniversary Tour." The tour spans across Germany, California, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, D.C., New York, Illinois and Colorado. Panteon Rococo, which translates to "Rococo Cemetery," has gained international recognition with its politically-amped lyrics and upbeat … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo

Ecuador Revolts: Chaos Reigns

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Art by Brooke MuschottLatin 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 connected to a global community. Therefore, I demand that … [Read more...] about Ecuador Revolts: Chaos Reigns

Culture Barriers Affect International Students

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Art by Peau Porotesano“Wow! You’re so far away from home! This must be so different for you!” I can’t stress how many times I have heard this comment since my freshman year here at Pepperdine. Being an international student here is something truly hard to explain. It honestly depends on what part of the world you come from and the people you surround … [Read more...] about Culture Barriers Affect International Students