Art by Peau Porotesano The presidential election has escalated to a point of insanity. Statements and revelations that would have, in the past, sent a campaign to a grinding halt now seem par for the course. "Saturday Night Live" has essentially quit writing their own dialogue and just reenacts the debates. With a new scandal coming out what seems like every day, the … [Read more...] about Vote for More than a President
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Keep Politics and Religion Separate
Art by Christopher ChenAlthough America is, at least nominally, a secular nation, talk of religion and religious rhetoric has been a hallmark of its political realm. From recent talk about the implications of Bernie Sanders being a secular Jew to the high politicization of religion in the GOP, the talk of religion and politics is abundant. Religion has become an overemphasized … [Read more...] about Keep Politics and Religion Separate
Pepperdine Reflects On Scalia’s Death
Photo Courtesy of Ron Hall U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in Texas on Feb. 13, visited and spoke at Pepperdine several times and had a close relationship with Pepperdine faculty and alumni. Scalia was the longest-serving justice on the Supreme Court at the time of his death. "Former Seaver SGA president Paris Dennard was with Justice Scalia … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Reflects On Scalia’s Death
Federalist Society Welcomes Back Ken Starr at School of Law
Photo by Allison Hubbard Pepperdine’s School of Law Federalist Society hosted former judge Kenneth Starr at a lecture event on Feb. 16, where he spoke about his book, “First Among Equals: The Supreme Court in American Life.” Dean Deanell Tacha introduced Starr, who also answered inquiries in a Q&A session that followed his lecture. Starr was dean of Pepperdine Law … [Read more...] about Federalist Society Welcomes Back Ken Starr at School of Law
