Art by Ally Armstrong People love to say "All Lives Matter" but continue to ignore the plights of POC. The United States heard reports of elderly Asian lives being attacked during Lunar New Year, but the nation doesn't always seem to acknowledge discrimination against the Asian community. Why does society overlook the Asian minority, and how can others support and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Reclaim ALM — Asian Lives Matter
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Black Student Association Plans for the Spring Semester
BSA members enjoy one last event together after they found out school will be moved to remote instruction in March 2020. The event consisted of congratulating seniors, reflecting and praying together. Photos courtesy of Paige Singleton Black Student Association continue to adjust to the online world for its members. Junior Underclassman Liaison Aniah Weaks said BSA will … [Read more...] about Black Student Association Plans for the Spring Semester
Film Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ Tells an Important but Over-Simplified Story
The "Hidden Figures" film poster depicts Janelle Monáe, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer portraying their respective roles as Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, who worked at NASA during the 1960s. "Hidden Figures" grossed for $326 million worldwide. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios “Hidden Figures” (2017) tells the true story of three brilliant … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ Tells an Important but Over-Simplified Story
Weekend Watch: Chase Nerison
Junior Chase Nerison recommends his favorite action movie “Top Gun” (1986). The movie follows the story of Maverick (Tom Cruise) and Goose's naval pilot training at the Naval Fighter Weapons School. "It has something for everyone," Nerison said. "I think it's good for people of all ages." Paramount Pictures has slated a July 2021 premiere for the action film's sequel, … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Chase Nerison
No. 4 W. Tennis Finishes Fourth at Indoor National Championships
Fifth-year senior Shiori Fukuda eyes Victoria Flores of Georgia Tech in the Greenwood Tennis Center in Stillwater, Okla., on Feb. 5. Fukuda's match against Flores went unfinished, but the Waves defeated the Yellow Jackets 4-2. Photos courtesy of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Pepperdine Women's Tennis entered the 2021 Intercollegiate Tennis Association National … [Read more...] about No. 4 W. Tennis Finishes Fourth at Indoor National Championships