Graphic by Nate BartonHundreds of people come and go at the Waves Cafe. I get to see all of them as they put their trays and trash away. Most of the time, they walk past without looking at me. Not that many people eat lunch with me. I even heard someone say I was the worst table at the Caf. But I beg to differ.I am the most special table at the cafeteria. Not just because … [Read more...] about AKB Sits With Me
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Please Don’t Run for President
Art by Peau PorotesanoDear all celebrities: Please don’t run for president. It’s a little early to be talking about this, but I feel like I need to say something before anyone makes a serious move and announces a campaign. This is a genuine plea for all people in the public eye who could gain momentum because of their name, but have absolutely no experience in the … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Run for President
Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Art by Sybil ZhangIvanka Trump represents the last bastion of moderate Republicans still supporting President Donald Trump's dysfunctional administration. She allows these reluctant Trump voters to legitimize their support of him. If someone as seemingly polished, progressive and intelligent as Ivanka Trump believes in the Trump presidency, it's OK for moderate Republicans to … [Read more...] about Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Funny Fighting: Political Satire Remains Vital
Art by Peau PorotesanoEnvision a Sunday morning where the official Twitter account for the President of the United States has remained mysteriously inactive. The world waits with bated breath until, suddenly, an answer to the silence. Out of the 140-character void rings the proclamation that “'Saturday Night Live' is the worst of NBC. Not funny, cast is terrible, always a … [Read more...] about Funny Fighting: Political Satire Remains Vital
Best Places to Cry on Campus Now that Trump is President
Art by Peau Porotesano The world seems to be rendered a darker shade since the election this past November. Shrouded in uncertainty about what our nation might hold, it can be difficult to navigate this new political terrain in a productive and meaningful way. The Pepperdine campus has equipped students with the precise spaces to organize, to learn, to protest and to … [Read more...] about Best Places to Cry on Campus Now that Trump is President