John J. Pitney uses the Gilded Age and Grover Cleveland’s win in 1892 to outline the 2024 political rematch.Payson Libraries hosted Pitney as a guest lecturer on March 29, where he spoke on presidential rematches. Pitney has written several books, including “Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald J. Trump,” and he is a Roy P. Crocker professor of Politics … [Read more...] about Historical Rhymes Minus The Repetition
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A Woman’s Story: Picking Up The Pieces Years Later
Kathleen Osberger lived in Chile working as a substitute fourth and fifth-grade teacher and sheltering political dissidents following the United States CIA-assisted coup invasion of Chile in 1973, Osberger said. Payson Library, School of Public Policy’s (SPP) Diversity and Belonging Committee and SPP Christianity and Public Policy student organization co-sponsored the event “I … [Read more...] about A Woman’s Story: Picking Up The Pieces Years Later
Opinion: Study Rooms Are Not Worth the Hassle
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I have struggled with the familiar yet disappointing experiences with study rooms in the Payson Library one too many times.I have a vivid memory of trying to study for a midterm last semester. The rooms on both sides of me were … [Read more...] about Opinion: Study Rooms Are Not Worth the Hassle
Pepperdine Celebrates Black History Month
Since its establishment in 1976 under the presidency of Gerald Ford, Black History Month — commonly referred to as BHM — has been a principal celebration of the Black American identity. For decades following, Black communities around the nation have celebrated the annual observance of Black culture and history, according to NPR.Each year, a special theme is chosen … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates Black History Month
Former Attorneys Present New Poetry Collections
On Jan. 30, Kate Bolton Bonnici, assistant professor of English, and visiting poet Laura Reece Hogan read aloud from their new poetry books in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library. The reading was their opening event, showcasing their recently published books, and they plan to take an extended tour during spring break in Alabama, according to Bonnici's website. Lisa Smith, … [Read more...] about Former Attorneys Present New Poetry Collections