In the wake of the one-year anniversary of the Woolsey Fire and Borderline Shooting, Pepperdine continues to heal and grow from its losses and trauma. However, new perspectives from the freshman class show that the scars of last year won't persist in future Waves who attend Pepperdine.In less than one week, Pepperdine faced the loss of freshman Alaina Housley and the damage … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Pushes Past its Paralyzing Past
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From the President’s Shoes: AKB Reflects on Borderline and Woolsey
It is seldom good news when the telephone rings unexpectedly at 2:20 a.m. It was at that hour on Nov. 8, 2018, when one of my colleagues, Phil Phillips, informed me that an active shooting incident had occurred at the Borderline Bar and Grill a few hours earlier and that one of our students was missing. Pepperdine trains for situations like this one, and I had full confidence … [Read more...] about From the President’s Shoes: AKB Reflects on Borderline and Woolsey
Staff Editorial: Remembering Looks Different for Everyone
Art by Caitlin RoarkWith the one-year anniversary of the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey Fire approaching, Student Affairs has planned a number of events to give students a space in which to remember and grieve. The events are detailed in an email sent by Student Affairs on Oct. 16.During this time, grief is not the same for everyone. While communal expressions of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Remembering Looks Different for Everyone
Freshman SGA Members Continue to Work to Get ‘Promises’ Passed
It has been almost a full academic year since the freshman SGA representatives took office. President Eli Sumpter and senators Natalia Escobedo, Jerry Calderon and Chase Johnson sat down with the Graphic again to discuss the school year and their future plans. Since three out of the four representatives ran on platforms that promised to accomplish things the students wished … [Read more...] about Freshman SGA Members Continue to Work to Get ‘Promises’ Passed
The Reformers Hold Peaceful Demonstration in Waves Cafe
Image Courtesy of Pepperdine Reformers The Reformers, a Pepperdine student-led group, held a peaceful demonstration in the Malibu Campus Waves Cafe from 8 a.m. Monday, March 18, to noon Wednesday, March 20 to discuss why they support stricter gun laws in America. Students, faculty and staff can see their posters up around campus with their slogan, "Not Another Soul," … [Read more...] about The Reformers Hold Peaceful Demonstration in Waves Cafe