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Opinion: Polarization is Dangerous for Democracy

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Art by Amber ShinIn less than two months, millions of Americans will head to the ballot box to decide which party will control Congress for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s first term in office.Political advertisements will be on screens soon, many intentionally targeting "the other side," according to the Brookings Institute. Designed to evoke emotions, they can be … [Read more...] about Opinion: Polarization is Dangerous for Democracy

Opinion: The Rush to Return to In-Person Learning Poses Significant Risks for Faculty

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Art by Ariana HenryAs of Feb. 15, there are 1,099 Spring 2022 COVID-19 cases in the Pepperdine community, 155 of which are employee cases according to the Pepperdine COVID-19 Dashboard. The Graphic reported student emotions in relation to returning to campus during a heightened wave of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County. Students expressed feelings of disappointment toward … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Rush to Return to In-Person Learning Poses Significant Risks for Faculty

How Pepp Stacks Up: Queer Inclusivity Across Christian Schools

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Crossroads GSA E-board members gather for a group picture before the Blue and Orange Madness “Madness Village” event Oct. 8, 2021. Pepperdine recognized Crossroads as a student organization in 2016, and it has since been a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community on campus. Photo courtesy of Danica Christy While Pepperdine, along with other Church of Christ universities, defines … [Read more...] about How Pepp Stacks Up: Queer Inclusivity Across Christian Schools