Art by Peau Porotesano We’ve all been through it: You’re walking to class, and you pass someone you know. They say hi, so you’re obligated to return the greeting. Thus the small talk ensues and the distracted smiles and head nods continue. It’s not that you don’t want to say hi or see how they’re doing, but on the way to class isn’t exactly the ideal time to hear … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
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International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Art by Christopher Chen The number of international students in the United States is on the rise. This increase creates potential for more diversity and opportunity for cultural awareness, but it also brings many challenges and issues with welcoming international students into college communities. According to a study by the Institute of International Education, there are … [Read more...] about International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Staff Editorial: A New Perspective on Injustice
Art by Peau Porotesano Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, Eric Garner, Daniel Pantaleo, Michael Brown and Darren Wilson have all made headlines, bringing up controversy in a drama worthy of the 21st century. The rest of the United States has watched this unfold on a grand stage by cheering on, criticizing the players or simply ignoring the importance of this … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: A New Perspective on Injustice
Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day
Art by Sacha Irick Lil Jon, First Lady Michelle Obama, Fred Armisen and more have spoken up about spreading excitement for the Nov. 4 midterm elections. Midterm elections are right around the corner, but what are they exactly? From deduction, one could guess they are elections in the middle of a president’s term, which is correct, but there is more. Although presidential … [Read more...] about Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day
It’s Time to Have a Conversation about Convocation
Art by Sacha Irick Convo isn’t a new topic at Pepperdine. It seems there is constant debate over whether there should be fewer requirements, different requirements or even no requirements. We aren’t here to bash Convo, but as busy students with full course loads, extracurriculars and for many of us jobs and internships, we’ve been trying to figure out why Convo seems to … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Have a Conversation about Convocation
