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Film Screening Challenges Arab Stereotypes in Media

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Photos by Shawn Jones The Hollywood cinema has long played into extreme stereotypes about Arabic people, which imply that the Middle East is a land of cultural “otherness” and jam-packed full of a people who do not understand or respect Western beliefs and should therefore be treated as sub-human. These beliefs have been propagated by decades of misrepresentation in the … [Read more...] about Film Screening Challenges Arab Stereotypes in Media

G News 04.03.15

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Pepperdine University has selected a new dean for Seaver College, and the student body has selected the new SGA representatives for the coming year. Anchors Whitney Ashton and Madison Harwell also cover the new online program launched by the Career Center, as well as the Model UN Team's successful trip to New York … [Read more...] about G News 04.03.15

Wave Bachelors Crowned

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Photo by Monika HaskellWednesday, March 25 marked the beginning of a new Pepperdine Athletic tradition: The Bachelor and Bachelorette, Waves edition. Freshmen represented each athletic team in a pageant before a panel of judges comprised of strength and condition coaches. Nominated Waves represented his or her respective team in a pick-up line, question-and-answer and talent … [Read more...] about Wave Bachelors Crowned

Waves are Back on Track

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Photo by Stasia DemickMen and women’s track and field competed in the Cal Poly Invitational this past Saturday, where junior hurdler Hannah Turpin broke a seven-year-old Pepperdine school record in the 400-meter hurdles. “Freshman year I was close to the record, but then I unfortunately had a season-ending injury. This is my first season back, so I am just grateful … [Read more...] about Waves are Back on Track