Transparency Item: This article is written by a guest contributor for the Graphic about her personal experience at this event. Angelea Hayes is a Pepperdine alumna ('22) who is a climate activist from Burbank, Calif. A year ago, I watched the global climate negotiations take place from afar. At the time, I was struggling with severe climate anxiety. I was grieving the loss of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Alumni Visits United Nations Climate Change Conference
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Students Discuss What’s Happening at Armenia’s Border
Art by Vivian Hsia Editor's Note: The writer, Tanya Yarian, is an active member of the Armenian Student Association at Pepperdine. She joined the organization in August 2020. In 1915, the Armenian Genocide — which the Ottoman Empire carried out — resulted in the death of almost 1.5 million Armenians. In 2020, more than 5,000 soldiers and 143 civilians died in the … [Read more...] about Students Discuss What’s Happening at Armenia’s Border
Opinion: Storming of Capitol Hill Exposes Hypocrisy in American Politics
American politicians often support political movements overseas possibly because they regard America as the pinnacle of democracy. When similar political movements happen in America, however, American politicians have been self-contradictory. To avoid the self-contradiction in politics, American politicians need to be more consistent with their moral standards. Recently, the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Storming of Capitol Hill Exposes Hypocrisy in American Politics
The White House Takes a Different Approach to Deal-Making
Art by Peau PorotesanoPresident Donald Trump is starting to flex his business muscles in the White House. In the past couple weeks, recent reports out of Washington have revealed that he has bypassed his fellow Republicans in hopes of advancing his stalled agenda. In an unanticipated move, Trump has "handed a loaded gun to Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer," according to Anthony … [Read more...] about The White House Takes a Different Approach to Deal-Making
