Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Alternative Right Movement was born out of the internet only in the past year or so. Using online message boards to communicate with one another, these mostly young, White men, through memes and other methods, champion their platform: anti-multiculturalism, anti-immigration, anti-feminism and, perhaps more than anything else, anti-political … [Read more...] about Old Ideas about Race Re-Surface with the Alt-Right Movement
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Historical Figures Were Human, Too
Art by Peau PorotesanoHumanity has a habit of searching for heroes. That's not inherently bad — it's actually important for cultural and societal bonding. In particular, being inspired by or admiring historical figures not only helps people appreciate their past, but can motivate people to move toward their future. What is a problem, however, is many people's tendency to … [Read more...] about Historical Figures Were Human, Too
Talent Plays a Small Role in Success
Art by Peau PorotesanoPepperdine, by its very nature as a university, is full of multi-talented people, which is why it's easy to feel outmatched by the natural talents of those around you. Talent does play a role in success, as Caroline Gregory's Jan. 7, 2016 article "The Problem With Favoring Natural Talent Over Hard Work" shows, but everyone in the higher tiers in any arena, … [Read more...] about Talent Plays a Small Role in Success
Movies Made NASA Cool Again
Art by Peau Porotesano Full disclosure: I am both a space and movie nerd. I follow NASA on Instagram and have a signed copy of Kip Thorne's "The Science of Interstellar." I can recite remarkable amounts of film trivia, and four of my top nine favorite movies as a kid featured outer space. But even I never anticipated the impact recent films have had on promoting space … [Read more...] about Movies Made NASA Cool Again
Frank Ocean Gets Vulnerable with ‘Blonde’
Image Courtesy of Boys Don't Cry Frank Ocean’s highly anticipated second album, “Blonde,” finally dropped on August 20 exclusively through Apple Music, much to the delight and relief of his fans. He’s finally given us what we’ve been waiting for since he’s been promising a follow-up to his Grammy-award winning first record, “Channel Orange,” since July 2015. Ocean's approach … [Read more...] about Frank Ocean Gets Vulnerable with ‘Blonde’
