Art by Bethany WilsonInternational Studies Professor Amanda Rizkallah was born in Lebanon and raised by two black sheep. Both her mother and father were the only one of their siblings to obtain a college degree and higher. She broke from her culture's expectations by following in her parents' footsteps. “I’m raised by these two people who really valued education and … [Read more...] about Unsung Heroes Around the World
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Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home
isArt by Sybil Zhang Pepperdine prides itself on incredible International Programs, and many students consider it the highlight of their academic careers. But with terrorist attacks like the one in Parsons Green Tube station in London on Sept. 15, there is mounting concern over student safety while abroad. These kind of events are a reality and students should prepare … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home
Remember the Future is Unknown
Graphic by Nate Barton I was six years old and recall the TV being on early in the morning. I used to love watching TV when I was younger, so it was pretty exciting to see it on at an unusual time. As I watched, I had no idea what was going on. All I remember was watching two buildings going up in smoke. I didn't know that they were the Twin Towers and that the United … [Read more...] about Remember the Future is Unknown
The Day the World Stopped Turning— Losing a Father on 9/11
Image Courtesy of Annaclare Burnett On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I woke up for my first day of preschool. I went into the kitchen for my usual cheerios and cinnamon toast, when my mom informed my sisters and I that "Daddy changed his flight this morning so he could come home sooner. He's on his way home right now. He misses you so much." We missed him too. We missed … [Read more...] about The Day the World Stopped Turning— Losing a Father on 9/11
Syria: The Details of the Crisis You Should Know
Art by Christine Nelson The United States is finally moving forward in the battle against ISIS, the world's most dangerous terrorist group currently, and the major threat it poses to our world. However, the White House isn't telling us the whole story. Recently, as stated in the Oct. 30 CNN article "Syria: Obama authorizes boots on ground to fight ISIS" by Barbara Starr and … [Read more...] about Syria: The Details of the Crisis You Should Know
