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
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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
Unsung Heroes Around the World
Art by Bethany WilsonInternational Studies Professor Amanda Rizkallah was born in Lebanon and raised by two black sheep. Both her mother and father were the only one of their siblings to obtain a college degree and higher. She broke from her culture's expectations by following in her parents' footsteps. “I’m raised by these two people who really valued education and … [Read more...] about Unsung Heroes Around the World
‘Saturday Night Live’ Wins This Year’s Election Cycle
One of the most influential media outlets during a U.S. election cycle is arguably "Saturday Night Live." The sketch comedy show is known for its political cold opens and its unapologetically liberal agenda. From Tina Fey playing the role of former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin to Alec Baldwin's recurring role as President Donald Trump, SNL actors shape the … [Read more...] about ‘Saturday Night Live’ Wins This Year’s Election Cycle