As Pepperdine students and their families from the Gulf Coast recover from Hurricane Harvey in Texas, other Pepperdine students and their families in Florida and parts of the East Coast are preparing themselves for Hurricane Irma. Sophomore Andrew Sterling, from Houston, Texas, wrote to the Graphic that he is hoping to coordinate a student volunteer and fundraiser effort to … [Read more...] about Pepp students Brace For Irma, Aid With Harvey
The Verdict’s Out
Photo Courtesy of Haley Videckis A jury recently ruled in favor of Pepperdine University in a case against the University for alleged discrimination of sexual orientation. The lawsuit was filed by two former Women's Basketball players, Haley Videckis and Layana White, in 2014. The jury concluded Friday, August 11, that the accusations were not supported with enough … [Read more...] about The Verdict’s Out
Pepp plans to increase Seaver
Graphic by Chad Jimenez There are 953 incoming students at Seaver College this semester, as of Friday morning. Growing Seaver was a plan set in motion in 2014 to expand Seaver College and to have 916 students in each class with a total of 3,664 total undergraduate students. Although Dean of Seaver College Michael Feltner said he expects the number to decline slightly … [Read more...] about Pepp plans to increase Seaver
SGA Moving Forward
The Graphic's SGA reporter Allison Lee met with current SGA President Edward Adutwum to review nine of SGA's resolutions passed in the 2016-2017 school year. SGA passed a total of 49 resolutions. 1. Shuttle Pilot Program: SGA, spearheaded by Executive Vice President Hope Hesslen, started a shuttle pilot program in the fall of 2016 where students were able to sign up for free … [Read more...] about SGA Moving Forward
Communication Class to Host ‘Adulting 101’ Event
Graphic Courtesy of JJ WongStudents of Pepperdine University’s Communication Division are planning “Adulting 101,” a one-day event for students facing the upcoming transition to post-grad life. The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ventura County Community Foundation in Camarillo. A group of junior and senior students in Professor Bert … [Read more...] about Communication Class to Host ‘Adulting 101’ Event