Art by Sybil ZhangThe United States is in the throes of a decades-long identity crisis. No place is this more apparent than the American university. Ironically, in an effort to placate calls for tolerance, administrators continue to stifle the free exchange of ideas. They are, in effect, teaching their students to be “nice,” at the expense of virtue.Major changes in … [Read more...] about Sensitivity Shrouds Virtue
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Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photos Courtesy of Gabrielle Norte"I have always really loved storytelling growing up because it has been a part of my culture. I am Native American, so I grew up going to powwows and watching the dancers tell stories of the Earth, prosperity, war, peace and all these amazing things."Gabrielle Norte grew up on a reservation three hours south of Malibu in Warner Springs, … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
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Pepperdine Athletics Gets Creative To Raise Funds
Photo courtesy of Jackson HoganPepperdine’s athletic facilities, such as the ocean-facing Eddy D. Field Stadium and the recently remodeled Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool, are gorgeous. The student-athletes always have up-to-date, functional uniforms and a fully stocked weight training center. Most of the teams often take trips for competitions, occasionally even … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Gets Creative To Raise Funds
Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills
Photos by Lidia Bayne The Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT) began its monthly show with two teams of performers, "Zygote" and "La La Land- I Mean Moonlight," in a fast paced dance-off that immediately drew the audience into the show. PIT, which has been going on for 16 years, entertained audience members of all ages with improvised sketches, songs and dances March 10. Two … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills