The President's Office hosted the conservative public intellectual Jordan Peterson in Firestone Fieldhouse on April 7.The event, part of the ongoing President's Speaker Series initiated during President Jim Gash's administration, drew around 2,600 attendees. Peterson's appearance consisted of a 30-minute lecture on Christian morality and a 45-minute conversation with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Jordan Peterson at President’s Speaker Series
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Pepperdine Students Rally for Ideological Balance in Speaker Series
Students gathered April 7 to protest President’s Speaker Series guest, Canadian author and psychologist Jordan Peterson. With nearly 40 people in attendance, students joined together in a peaceful protest just outside of campus on John Tyler Road. They aimed to communicate their objection to Peterson’s politics and what they believe is a lack of viewpoint diversity … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Rally for Ideological Balance in Speaker Series
Coping with Kids: The Aftermath of the Franklin and Palisades Fires
There is not a "How to..." book on helping kids cope with the trauma of the Franklin and Palisades fires. To overcome uncertainty, there are bits and pieces of advice that parents and local child experts can piece together as a community to overcome the challenges from the recent emergencies. Clinical Child Psychologist Genevieve Skale said some benefits come from a large … [Read more...] about Coping with Kids: The Aftermath of the Franklin and Palisades Fires
SGA Impeaches Two Senators
The Student Government Association (SGA) removed two senators after they were voted out in a majority in two impeachment trials in the regular SGA meeting April 2.SGA held two consecutive trials to impeach Freshman Class President Owen Braniff and Sophomore Class Sen. Charlie Leeds. As per the current SGA Constitution, voting members of the Senate brought a formal statement to … [Read more...] about SGA Impeaches Two Senators
Chris Tomlin: The Man Behind the Music
Chris Tomlin’s message of humility and surrender continues to resonate at Pepperdine months after his personal visit to the campus, students said. On Feb. 5, Pepperdine University appointed contemporary Christian artist Chris Tomlin as the inaugural artist and worship ambassador. This initiative aims to foster community among students and deepen their faith. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Chris Tomlin: The Man Behind the Music
