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Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women

March 8, 2021 by Bryant Yang

Many social activists advocate for abolishing “tampon tax” because they regard it as discriminatory and sexist. Nonetheless, abolishing “tampon tax” might not be the best way to promote women’s wellbeing.

It’s More Important Than Ever to Form Opinions

April 8, 2020 by Lexi Scanlon

It is necessary for students to utilize their educational privilege to form global opinions.

Preserve America’s Immigrant Roots

January 22, 2019 by Camryn Gordon

A country, once prideful in its immigrant roots, now finds itself at a crossroad where stagnancy dominates.

Senior Rachel Hews Drives Poverty Awareness Campaign

December 3, 2016 by Allison Lee

Graphic by Nate Barton The Poverty Awareness Campaign began with a documentary screening of “Poverty, Inc.” followed by a student and faculty panel Nov. 2. Senior Rachel Hews, founder of the Poverty Awareness Campaign, shared how the idea of this campaign began and the goals she hopes to reach. “My ultimate goal is to see […]

Don’t Lose Hope for the Future

October 26, 2016 by Sarah Kiker

Art by Peau Porotesano So 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 […]

Microfinance Has Macro Problems

February 25, 2016 by Kelleen Mull

Art by Kris Harper Microfinance, or microcredit, is a type of financial service and poverty alleviation tool that focuses on providing small loans to those living in extremely poor regions of the world. The loans are intended to provide capital to individuals in order to start a small business such as farming or sewing, which […]

THE ‘INVISIBLES’: The Tale Of The Silenced Farmworkers Who Put Food On The Nation’s Table But Can’t Find A Decent Place To Live – Currents Magazine Fall 2015

November 30, 2015 by Falon Opsahl

Immigrant farmworkers in California plant and harvest 11 percent of the nation’s produce, yet many of them in Ventura County lack affordable, adequate housing. While nonprofits, the government and some businesses try to help, consumer choices play a key role in the living conditions of thousands of families in Ventura and across California.

Pope Francis Speaks to a Broken World

October 4, 2015 by Natassja Ruybal

Art by Christine Nelson The world’s first South American pope never fails to surprise us. As a Catholic myself, and one who makes up part of the 53 percent of the non-Church of Christ Christians on our campus, I have never been as amazed and proud at how much Pope Francis has moved the Catholic […]

Redemption: Featuring Jacob Norte – Currents Magazine Spring 2015

April 1, 2015 by Maria Prada

Photo by Marisa Padilla Glass. Glass everywhere. Glass and gas. Pepperdine junior Jacob Norte woke up sitting in his car, upside down, that fateful September night. He crawled through the door, staggered and sat down on the pavement with pain shooting across his neck and head. His passenger, a female student, was screaming in fear. […]

Kibo Group: Partnering With Communities For Sustainable Development – Currents Magazine Spring 2015

April 1, 2015 by Katrina Kirsch

Photos Courtesy of Kibo Group The Kibo Peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of three summits sought after by climbers from around the world. It is not the highest point, but it is the most inclined to experience change impending possible volcanic eruption. Embodying this potential for change through its shared namesake is Kibo Group […]

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