The Humanities and Teacher Education Division at Pepperdine focuses mainly on Western/European culture, history and art and is taught almost exclusively by white professors. Students and faculty both said they want to see more diversity in curriculum as well as in faculty.
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What Does It Mean to Be a Part Of The Visual Teams?
Visual team and their work are often under-appreciated, but the visual components they create are vital to journalism. PGM staff photographers, artists, video editors and designers reflect on what it means to be a part of the visual teams and why their work is so important.
Fresh Faces: Artistic Student Hopes to Broaden Her Horizons at Pepp
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features Chloe Chan, an IMC major and artist from Silicon Valley, Calif.
Fresh Faces: IMC Major Gets Cooking
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features Ellie Duvall, a first-year student from Texas using her Drescher kitchen to pursue her passion for cooking.
Album Review: Justin Bieber’s ‘Justice’ Presents a Consistent Spiritual Message but Muddled Sound
Justin Bieber used his time in quarantine to create “Justice,” a musical reflection on his troubled past, Christian faith and role as Hailey Baldwin Bieber’s husband. The album, released under Def Jam Recordings, includes hit singles like “Holy,” “Lonely,” “Anyone” and “Peaches.”
Sophomore Autumn Hardwick Launches Handmade Jewelry Company Benefiting COVID-19 Victims
Sophomore Autumn Hardwick started her jewelry company, Bird Bug, in February 2021. Hardwick said 20% of the proceeds from Bird Bug sales go to the Greater Charlotte Area Mutual Aid to benefit victims of COVID-19.
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Jade Armstrong
Senior Jade Armstrong looks back on how her four years at Pepperdine fostered a spirit of adventure within her and gave her the confidence to go after her goals. She talks about her time traveling the world and the reason why she wants to become a lawyer and politician.
Fresh Faces: Musician Finds Her Sound
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Jackie Ferrari, a first-year singer-songwriter who said she hopes to encourage others with her music.
Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Brings Her Heart for Service to Pepperdine
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features Alex Ianni, a first-year transfer student from Newport Beach, Calif., who said she is passionate about Christian service and spending time outdoors.
Pepp DECA Club Wants to Prepare Students for the Working World
Pepperdine junior Heather Chaffin recently founded Pepperdine’s chapter of DECA. DECA is a student organization designed to set up its members for professional success through competition and community service.
