Art by Samantha MillerIn the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement and the accompanying protests and riots that the United States witnessed over the summer, the Student Wellness Advisory Board decided to take action and host a book giveaway last June. In February, the Student Government Association decided to follow suit and host a giveaway of their own. Both organizations … [Read more...] about Opinion: SWAB and SGA Use Campus Life Fee To Push Racial Division
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Opinion: Ethnic Studies Should be a General Education Requirement
Art by Samantha MillerWith more companies moving toward mandatory diversity training, schools are following suit by requiring students to complete ethnic studies courses to graduate. Ethnic studies teach about the social, historical, racial and political events that shape society today through specific analytical tools and approaches. As Pepperdine commits to fostering racial … [Read more...] about Opinion: Ethnic Studies Should be a General Education Requirement
Time to See the Duality of the Human Person
Art by Caitlin RoarkIt's easy to characterize people as either good or bad, but aren't people more complex than that? In the wake of Kobe Bryant's death, the nation began mourning as well as celebrating his contributions to the community. Meanwhile, others protest the praise of Kobe Bryant due to his infamous rape acquittal. Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault in July … [Read more...] about Time to See the Duality of the Human Person
Young Moderates Refuse to Settle for Trump
Art by Peau PorotesanoI should be a Republican. I'm fairly politically moderate, but my whole family is die-hard Republican. I even wore a McCain-Palin T-shirt in eighth grade after they had lost the election. However, this year is the first time I will vote in a presidential election, and I have found myself in some kind of political wasteland. I, and other would-be … [Read more...] about Young Moderates Refuse to Settle for Trump
Let Peace on Earth Begin with Me
Art by Peau PorotesanoSongfest has always been Pepperdine's oldest campus-wide tradition. Since 1973, thousands of students have been involved with the annual event, from performing with a group or being student managers. The things that people always cherish about Songfest are the memories created, friendships created and even dance moves memorized. Although these are some of … [Read more...] about Let Peace on Earth Begin with Me