Graphic by Darylynn HortonVoting for Donald Trump is a privilege I, unfortunately, do not have as a Black person here in the United States. I don’t have the privilege to be blind to the social injustices taking place in the world because I encounter them every time I walk out the door. As an ethnic minority, I am afraid for the results of this election. I am afraid of … [Read more...] about Understand the Privilege of Voting for Trump
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Where They Lead, I Will Follow
Art by Peau Porotesano I can't remember which episode was playing on the TV when I received my acceptance to Pepperdine. I just remember the banter between the girls mingling with the excited screeches of my mom, sister and I as we celebrated. It wasn't strange that the Gilmore's bore witness that day, because as family, it was just right. Since I was young, watching my … [Read more...] about Where They Lead, I Will Follow
When Free Is Not Free
Image by Nate BartonLabeling something as "free" does not make it free — someone always must pay the cost. After carefully considering the Election and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's proposal for free college, its flaws become quite evident, as supported by Bob Luebke's article "Why Free College Tuition Is a Bad Idea," published Feb. 4 by Civitas Institute.The … [Read more...] about When Free Is Not Free
Staff Editorial: Take Advantage Of Pepperdine’s Resources
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe ongoing construction of Payson Library has had an enormous impact on student life in the 2016-17 school year. Students no longer have immediate access to the thousands of books, DVDs and CDs they had in previous years, and for many, a primary place of study is gone. There are still pockets of quiet on campus, a designated library hub in the TAC and the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take Advantage Of Pepperdine’s Resources
Don’t Lose Hope for the Future
Art by Peau PorotesanoSo close to the end of the 2016 election, I can't help but feel dirty. With all the mudslinging, hate-driven and appalling information that keeps being uncovered on a daily basis, it is so easy to get bogged down in the wasteland of negative material. However, I want to present a gentle reminder that even though 2016 may have been a complete dumpster fire, … [Read more...] about Don’t Lose Hope for the Future
