Art by Brooke Muschott Another semester is almost over, and another academic year at Pepperdine draws to a close. Some of you will rejoice in the freedoms of summer, pursuing either leisure or productivity, whichever befits your mood. You earned the right to choose, after all. Our seniors, who will embark on their journey into the “real world” as their time at Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Graduation presents new opportunities & choices
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Ban the Confederate flag for a better society
Art by Chris Chen Everyone loves to honor their past, and for most, their past is connected to where they live. The easiest way to show pride in where you live is by waving your country’s flag, which encompasses its entire history. What happens, though, when a group of people within a nation claim another flag as their own? Visit the South of the United States, and you’ll … [Read more...] about Ban the Confederate flag for a better society
Love of others shows us the face of God
Addressing the crowd during one of the Sunday congregations on campus last semester, the pastor said — not necessarily in so many words — the following: “Couples! Look at your partner sitting next to you, and acknowledge that he or she is not the center of your life. He or she is only your companion as you make your way to God. Do not put your faith in the … [Read more...] about Love of others shows us the face of God
Protecting all speech is key to free speech
Art by Chris ChenBanning the Confederate flag would deplete the First Amendment of its enormous value to myself and others. It protects my ability to speak, hear, believe what I choose or express myself if and how I so see it fit. That protection has been limited by courts in the past in a number of ways: I can’t publish lies, defame persons or issue threats. I am … [Read more...] about Protecting all speech is key to free speech
Please don’t pardon my french
Art by Brooke Muschott Let me begin by saying that before coming to Pepperdine, I rarely cursed. If I was really angry, I would drop an f-bomb or two, but other than that, I used euphemisms like “shiittake mushrooms” or “mother pack.” I found cursing to be wrong both morally and religiously, and was shocked and slightly turned off whenever any of my close friends would … [Read more...] about Please don’t pardon my french
