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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

Calle 13 changes the world one rhyme at a time

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Art by Sacha IrickPicture a rap, hip-hop or reggaeton music video — we all know what they look like almost by instinct. The formula is the same: At some point, the lyrics mention success and endless amounts of money and images in the music videos serve the purpose of making it seem that way. Latin American hip-hop phenomenon group Calle 13 released their new album this … [Read more...] about Calle 13 changes the world one rhyme at a time

Venezuelan students fight for freedom

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Art by Sacha IrickAs he stood at the base of a statue of Latin-American revolutionary hero, Jose Marti, in a plaza at the heart of Venezuela’s capital city, Caracas, Leopoldo Lopez announced last Tuesday that he would surrender to the authorities. Thousands of supporters dressed in white surrounded him in support as he handed himself in to the National Guard. Lopez has … [Read more...] about Venezuelan students fight for freedom