Art by Sacha Irick Leopoldo Lopez sent his daughter a message from his military prison cell on Sept. 19. The message was later shared by his wife on his Facebook account: “Today, my dear Manuela turns 5. I was able to see her, and for her birthday she asked me to carry her up to Avila [National Park in Venezuela], like we used to. I promised I would take her soon.” Lopez … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Political Prisoners Face Unjust Trials
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Watson’s Speech on Feminism Sparks New Debate
Photo Courtesy of UN Women Emma Watson has blossomed from a saucy young witch to a passionate, mature feminist. Straight out of college, fresh into the real world, Watson is named a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador based off her power and passion for women’s rights. On Sept. 20, in front of the entire U.N., Watson was very open with her views on feminism and gender equality. She … [Read more...] about Watson’s Speech on Feminism Sparks New Debate
Boom boom, North Korea’s in the room
Art by Sacha IrickWith much ado about Russia’s actions in Crimea these past few weeks, there are precious few countries on earth that could take the headlines away, and the list grows shorter when it is limited to those that would even want to. At the top of the short list for countries is none other than North Korea. It exists today as a relic of the Cold War, when the … [Read more...] about Boom boom, North Korea’s in the room
Putin pushes US on Syria
Dealings behind the scenes of international politics are often shrouded within private meetings and top-secret documents. The crisis in Syria has opened a tiny window through which we, the citizens of the world, can peer. Most of the clarity at the moment doesn’t come from our own government, but from other countries. President Barack Obama has held his cards close to his … [Read more...] about Putin pushes US on Syria
Saudi Arabia signals policy shift
Art by Sacha Irick While students at Pepperdine are wont to complain about all the ways in which the so-called “Malibubble” cuts us off from the world and forces us to exist in a never-never land of deer and speed bumps, the real world continues ticking just beyond the hilltops, which I in good conscience cannot call mountains. What we call the Malibubble isn’t just a … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia signals policy shift
