Art by Stella EngelThis world is full of contention and hostility. Social media and a hyper-connected digital community make this even more apparent. However, that does not mean one should shy away from conflict out of fear."Avoid conflict! Keep the peace! Don’t rock the boat!"People often warn others to stay away from conflict with one of these phrases. Certainly, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Conflict is Needed For Peace
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Opinion: Beyoncé living at the Height of her Reign
Art by Vivian HsiaBeyoncé released her eighth studio album, “Renaissance,” on July 29."The Queen" artistically blends classic and modern genres like R&B, trap, Afro-beats, disco, funk and house to truly sculpt a masterful album that does the title justice. “Renaissance” is a symbol of the revival of the past to push the future of music further. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Beyoncé living at the Height of her Reign
Staff Editorial: It’s Getting (too) Hot in Here
Art by Autumn Hardwick The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and Pepperdine students are once again suffering from the heat in residence halls that lack air conditioning. While colleges and universities historically have forgone AC, temperatures both in and outside residence halls are heating up as climate change causes summers to exude blistering heat for longer … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: It’s Getting (too) Hot in Here
Opinion: Make Feminine Products More Accessible
Art by Amber ShinIn a society that over-stigmatizes menstruation, many of those who menstruate said they are left feeling anxious, vulnerable and fragile over something that is completely natural. Over 22 million women in the U.S. alone are living in poverty and lack resources to menstrual hygiene products — known as period poverty, according to Harvard Health. There is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Make Feminine Products More Accessible
Opinion: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough
Art by Autumn HardwickSome Pepperdine students received news Aug. 22, when President Joe Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan to help many individuals with student debt. This plan is a decent start at addressing existing racial and class inequities in the U.S. higher education system, but making loan forgiveness amounts higher and providing free public undergraduate … [Read more...] about Opinion: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough