Adjunct History Professor Randal Beeman shared how fatherly love pulled him out of the darkest moments of his life. Today, he appreciates the love his father showed him and now shares that love with his own children.
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Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots
Pepperdine is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, as was its founder, George Pepperdine. A Religion professor and Church of Christ student discuss the history of the affiliation and what it looks like to be part of the Church at Pepperdine now.
Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends
It’s Halloween season and the Pepperdine community is getting ready to celebrate the fear-filled day. It’s time to take a look at the history of the spooky holiday and some urban legends that haunt us.
Fresh Faces: Basketball Fan Dreams of Being a Corporate Lawyer for Nike
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Andrew Crandall, a first-year History major who is passionate about basketball and hopes to be a corporate lawyer for Nike.
Opinion: Unlearn History to Combat Racism
Asian people in the United States have been experiencing overt racism ever since the mid-1800s. People must educate themselves on history and not use it as justification to spread hate.
Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality
After the Instagram page @blackatpepperdine posted a story suggesting that a Chinese student was racist against a Black student, it received backlash from some Chinese students. @blackatpepperdine shows the problem of racial identity undermining the struggle for equality.
Staff Editorial: Broadcast Black Culture, Black History and Black Lives
After the recent social justice movement, Black History Month is more than just remembering those who have paved the way for us. This Black History Month is about honoring lives that were taken too soon and being a Black ally.
Fresh Faces: First-year Seeks to Spread Accurate History in Schools
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Mirielle Cox, a passionate History major who wants the subject to be accessible for all students.
Letter to the Editor: Debate Team Speaks on the Importance of Criticizing History
In light of Dean Petersen’s recent attacks on new ethnic studies programs, the Debate Team urges students to be wary of attempts to undermine democracy, inclusion and critical thought.
Pepperdine Community Reacts to School of Public Policy Dean’s Email and Petition
The Pepperdine community had a wide range of reactions to the School of Public Policy’s petition against The New York Times’ The 1619 Project and Dean Pete Peterson’s Oct. 12 email to Conservative News Subscribers. Several faculty organizations, alumni groups and student groups shared petitions and letters against and in support of Peterson.
