Lawmakers on Capitol Hill seem to be banding together in hopes of pushing the tax bill through. Lately, the House and Senate have been successful in passing their own versions. However, there is some disagreement between the two. Students should be aware of the implications the bill has on the markets, the specifics of the bill and what President Donald Trump's proposed tax … [Read more...] about The Tax Bill Comes Together…Somewhat
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Health Care Goes to the White House
Graphic by Nate Barton Capitol Hill has been buzzing the past couple weeks with bipartisan efforts to move forward with health care. Senator Lamar Alexander's (R-TN) new plan to replace the Affordable Care Act has "gotten a boost from the CBO," according to Jennifer Rubin's article, "On health care, Sen. Lamar Alexander got what no other Republican has," published Oct. … [Read more...] about Health Care Goes to the White House
Pepp Community Discusses DACA Changes at Town Hall
Photos by Chad Jimenez In light of The Trump Administration's Sept. 5th announcement to formally end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and in the midst of concern over the future of Dreamers at Pepperdine, Pepperdine Graphic Media hosted a panel discussion to provide students with an open space for discussion. The event happened Tuesday, Oct. 3. The Trump … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Discusses DACA Changes at Town Hall
Overcome Divisions Through Free Speech
Art by Sybil ZhangThe fact is not lost on most people that this is a time of great national division. The year has seen the election of a controversial president, the creation of movements both resisting and supporting him and a renewed debate over the importance of free speech in America. While some view free speech as enabling divisive and hateful rhetoric, free speech, which … [Read more...] about Overcome Divisions Through Free Speech
Pepperdine confronts DACA Changes
Graphic by Kelly Rodriguez In response to President Trump’s decision to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Pepperdine reiterated the university’s commitment to the safety and protection of students. In an email sent Sept. 5 by Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton, resources for students affected by the new changes were outlined as well as … [Read more...] about Pepperdine confronts DACA Changes