Photo by Megan Williams Being a third culture student, senior Nicole Wong has grown more confident in opening up about her cultural upbringing through her journey of personal identity and growth. Wong — a Liberal Arts for Education major and Multimedia Design minor — grew up facing cultural differences between Hong Kong, Shanghai and America. […]
AAPI Members of Pepp Community Voice their Experiences
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States, as well as in pursuit of the Graphic’s commitment to listen to and support the AAPI members of the Pepperdine community, the Graphic offered AAPI students a space to share their personal experiences. Seven Pepperdine students and alumni reflect on their experiences as part of the AAPI community.
News Junkies Describe What Keeps Them Hooked
Some people really love the news. Who are they and what makes them so involved in knowing the news? In this piece, the Graphic talks to a student and a professor on why and how they keep up with the news.
The Board Hosts First Virtual Pacific Sounds Music and Art Festival
The Board hosted its first virtual Pacific Sounds Music and Art Festival on April 19-24. Pepperdine artists showcased their pieces and musicians from both the outside and Pepperdine community performed throughout the week.
Alexa Rydell Accepts Jesus in a Hammock
As a senior, Alexa Rydell reflects on how she came to faith during her freshman year at Pepperdine and grew in her faith over the subsequent years.
Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts Slowly Reopens Its Curtains
Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts is opening up some of its facilities for students and staff to use. The CFA is closely following LA County’s Department of Public Health protocols as LA county transitions from the Red to the Orange Tier.
Annual Moriarity Moot Court Competition from Caruso School of Law Takes Place Over Zoom
First-year law students compete in the annual Moriarity Moot Court Competition on the topic of qualified immunity. The student-led Moot Court Board runs this event at the Caruso School of Law where students, judges and volunteers are participating through Zoom.
Malibu City Council Holds Follow-Up Special Meeting on Homelessness
Malibu City Council held a special virtual meeting Feb. 25, to address the concerns regarding homelessness in Malibu. The meeting concluded with five motions in hopes of more community outreach and deeper explorations of possible solutions.
Ricky Eldridge Is Pepperdine’s Newest Director for the Center for Sustainability
Pepperdine has a fresh new Director for the Center for Sustainability named Ricky Eldridge. Eldridge hopes to build upon the legacy of sustainability at Pepperdine.
Student Government Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Expands To Amplify Student Voices
SGA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council is expanding this spring and welcomes Seaver students to join.
