Art by Peau PorotesanoThe latest blockbuster hit "Snowden" weaves an over embellished narrative that the NSA is paying its workers to spy on individuals having sex in their homes, read their private texts, listen to their phone calls and pilfer through emails. I mean, how uncomfortable, right? Isn’t there a constitutional right to privacy or something?The reality that the … [Read more...] about Why Snowden Got it Wrong
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Weisman Convo Highlights Early Faith Photography
Photos by Terra AtwoodBiblical characters were brought to life through the "Photographing Faith: Christian Subjects in Nineteenth Century Photography" exhibit last Thursday, Sept. 29.The lecture described how these photographers were essential to the development of photography as an art form; before, it was seen as a scientific and practical method of recording images."Seeing … [Read more...] about Weisman Convo Highlights Early Faith Photography
Hand in Hand Program Connects Students, Disabled Youth
Photos courtesy of Janet Ettenger The Pepperdine Volunteer Center is entering its fourth year of active involvement with the Hand in Hand program at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue. The program pairs youth with mental and physical disabilities with college or high school students their age to promote friendship and inclusion, according to the Hand in Hand … [Read more...] about Hand in Hand Program Connects Students, Disabled Youth
Remove the Single-Source Recycling Stickers
Graphic by Nate BartonThis year, unlike those previous, Pepperdine made the announcement that they would no longer be sorting the recycling but will instead be relying on the good-will of campus members to put the recyclable materials in their own respective bin. However, they have not removed the labels from any of the outdoor trash cans that advertise they still sort … [Read more...] about Remove the Single-Source Recycling Stickers
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo Courtesy of Maddi Hassell When sophomore Maddi Hassell was a freshman in high school, she volunteered to represent her cheer team at the National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The day initially began as an opportunity to gain a few service hours, but by the end she realized she had gained something far more valuable than could ever be put on a … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
