Is it your Right to Die?
Art by Christine Nelson Earlier this month, the California State Legislature approved a right-to-die bill, known as The End of Life Option Act, which would enable terminally ill patients to have the...
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Raise the Salad Bar
Photos by Gabriella Chan When one enters the Waves Cafe, an overwhelming sensory explosion hits the innocent bystander, who, for the sake of convenience or hunger, has entered this bustling culinary...
View ArticleFeminism is More Than Victoria’s Secret
Art by Kris Harper Although the flurry of ogling women at the Victoria’s Secret annual “fashion show” has abated since the Christmas season, its remnants are present in the rubble of hyper-feminine...
View ArticleVolunteering vs. Voluntouring: It’s All About the Motive
Art by Kris Harper “Voluntourist” is a relatively new term used to describe the pervasive culture in which privileged individuals travel to other countries for a humanitarian cause. “Voluntourist” and...
View ArticleCDC Warning Presented in a Veil of Condescension
Art by Christine Nelson The Centers for Disease Control recently released an infographic warning against fetal alcohol syndrome. The means of delivering this information, however, struck a nerve....
View ArticleLegos and Barbies Diversify
Art by Kris Harper Mattel recently introduced new kinds of Barbie dolls, this time with more diverse body shapes, as well as different skin tones, eye colors and hair colors. The Jan. 28 announcement...
View ArticleOutcries Over Lands’ End Interview Illuminate the Ongoing Controversy over...
Art by Peau Porotesano Lands’ End has recently become embroiled in a controversy over an interview with pioneering feminist Gloria Steinem. The interview with Steinem by the brand’s new CEO, Federica...
View ArticleKeep Politics and Religion Separate
Art by Christopher Chen Although 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...
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Malibu Community Comes Together to Help Homeless
Infograph by Ella Gonzalez Concern for Malibu’s homeless population has prompted the Malibu and Pepperdine communities to offer opportunities to residents and students to help provide adequate...
View ArticlePromoting Diversity Isn’t Just a Numbers Game
Art by Christopher Chen Prompted by protests at the University of Missouri, discussions about campus diversity have become abundant. Students across the United States have urged for greater dialogue...
View ArticleNameCoach App Simplifies Introductions
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University No longer will teachers fumble over students’ names and struggle with pronounciation. Dean of Seaver College Michael Feltner introduced via email an application...
View ArticleTrigger Warning, Safe Space Use Sparks Debate
Graphic by Ella Gonzalez A recent letter from the University of Chicago to the incoming class of 2020 went viral after it denounced “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings” in higher education in August...
View ArticlePepperdine Law Introduces the Intellectual Student Property Association
Photos by Ella Gonzalez Students at Pepperdine Law interested in intellectual property law can now join the school’s new Intellectual Property Student Association (IPSA). The association was introduced...
View ArticleWe Need to Understand Gun Laws Before We Can Own Guns
Graphic by Nate Barton After the San Bernardino attack in December 2015, violence and mass shootings hit closer to home for those living in California. This tragic event, coupled with the shooting at...
View ArticleDean Deanelle Reece Tacha to Retire
Photos Courtesy of Jennifer Champion Painted grey birds dappled with white alight on the blue flowers and foliage adorn the furniture in School of Law Dean Deanelle Reece Tacha’s office. The birds...
View ArticleSkylar Peak Seeks Re-Election for Malibu City Council
Photo Courtesy of the City of Malibu As a lifelong resident of Malibu, to some it might seem natural that Skylar Peak would get involved in the city’s local government. For Peak, this wasn’t always...
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Does RateMyProfessors.com Fairly Rate Pepperdine professors?
Graphics and Photos by Ella Gonzalez As students transition into the spring semester, they sometimes arrive with a little inside information about professors and the courses they are taking. Selecting...
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Explore LA with Museums Free-For-All Day
Photos by Ella Gonzalez Living in Los Angeles can rack up fees of its own: parking tickets from an unforgiving parking enforcement officer, overpriced dairy substitutes purchased at the behest of your...
View ArticleBest Places to Cry on Campus Now that Trump is President
Art by Peau Porotesano The world seems to be rendered a darker shade since the election this past November. Shrouded in uncertainty about what our nation might hold, it can be difficult to navigate...
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LA Takes Cafes to the Next Level
Photos by Ella Gonzalez A cafe might conjure up images of coffee, unpronounceable artisanal sandwiches, and unsuccessful attempts to study or crank out that novel you’ve always dreamed of writing....
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