Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Earlier this year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, according to CNN. Good was a mother, daughter and a wife. She was a queer woman, a poet and engaged in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Abolish ICE and Support Immigrants
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Pepperdine Hosts In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder Ellingson
President Jim Gash (left) talks with In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson at the March 31 President's Speaker Series in Firestone Fieldhouse. Snyder-Ellingson said her go-to In-N-Out order is double meat, fried mustard, extra spread, pickles and chopped chilis. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityPresident Jim Gash welcomed Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, owner and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder Ellingson
Student Needs After Hours: Wellness Vending Machines Change Health Climate on University Campuses
A wellness vending machine stocked with over-the-counter medications and hygiene products stands at The Shops at USC Village on Feb. 8. The machine provides students with access to basic health supplies in the center of the village. Photo by Genevieve Cantu At Pepperdine, gaps remain in students’ access to basic self-care products during emergencies and late nights after … [Read more...] about Student Needs After Hours: Wellness Vending Machines Change Health Climate on University Campuses
From Fire to Tide: Malibu’s Wildfires Leave a Wake That Won’t Wash Away
A pile of debris collected by Malibu resident Darren Graves lies at Big Rock Beach, where his family home was lost in the Palisades Fire. He said he has been clearing the shoreline since March 2025, but more than a year later, debris continues to resurface. Photo by Nicolle Castro The water looks calm again after the rain: smooth and almost clean — but is it really? For … [Read more...] about From Fire to Tide: Malibu’s Wildfires Leave a Wake That Won’t Wash Away
First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings
First-year Victoria Garcia and WAVES WORSHIP smile at their October songwriting retreat in Big Bear. As one of the youngest members of the group, Garcia said she’s grateful for the mentors she can look up to. Photo courtesy of Victoria GarciaCollege can be an unfamiliar and intimidating experience, especially when it requires moving away from family and friends. For many … [Read more...] about First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings