American politicians often support political movements overseas possibly because they regard America as the pinnacle of democracy. When similar political movements happen in America, however, American politicians have been self-contradictory. To avoid the self-contradiction in politics, American politicians need to be more consistent with their moral standards. Recently, the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Storming of Capitol Hill Exposes Hypocrisy in American Politics
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The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Photo courtesy of Christina Stratton Belief systems are complex. They are a set of values, norms and stories that people tell to explain their place in the world, Political Science Professor Chris Soper said. They can take various forms and can range from religion to politics. "Beliefs are inherently the things that aren't concrete and the things that we have to choose … [Read more...] about The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Ooreoluwa Okediji’s Passion for Social Justice and Fashion
Photo courtesy of Ooreoluwa Okediji Senior Ooreoluwa Okediji and her family moved to the United States from Nigeria when she was just 15 years old, and her love for her home country remains at the core of her passions. As a political science major, Okediji said she wishes to one day bring political reformation and social justice to Nigeria after building a political … [Read more...] about Ooreoluwa Okediji’s Passion for Social Justice and Fashion
Staff Editorial: Vote in Local Elections, Too
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni With Election Day next week, many social media users are calling for their peers to vote in the presidential election. Amid the hype, however, voters should also take time to educate themselves on local elections. There are various ways to be an educated voter. One is by doing research. Learning about the bills and propositions on the ballot can … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Vote in Local Elections, Too
Fresh Faces: First-Year Plans to Take on the Business World
Business Administration major Marie McGrath proudly holds her diploma from Alexander Hamilton High School in West Los Angeles after she and her friends hosted their own graduation ceremony in June. The first-year Wave said she is looking forward to becoming a part of Pepperdine's tight-knit community. Photos courtesy of Marie McGrath First-year Marie McGrath said her … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Plans to Take on the Business World
