About a dozen students gathered in Black Plaza Classrooms 189 to listen to Israel Defense Forces soldier Eli Wininger speak about his experiences fighting in Gaza at an April 23 event organized and funded by the Students Supporting Israel (SSI) club. The Zionist club, founded by sophomore and club president Charlie Leeds in August, is one of over 200 chapters across the globe, … [Read more...] about Pro-Israel Student Club Hosts IDF Soldier, President Gash Appears
Students Learn and Build Community Through Neurodiversity Student Association
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term which includes differences in brain functioning such as autism, dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to a 2024 YouGov poll, 19% of Americans identify as neurodiverse.At Pepperdine, students who are part of the Neurodiversity Student Association (NSA) come together to foster friendship and educate others on … [Read more...] about Students Learn and Build Community Through Neurodiversity Student Association
Waves Church, University Church Reflect a Shifting Pepperdine
University Church of Christ Malibu (UCC) had been Pepperdine University’s sole on-campus Church of Christ for over 53 years, but that changed when Waves Church began in Fall 2023. The announcement of Waves Church’s establishment was made during a Sunday morning worship service at University Church in June of 2023. Waves Church officially opened about two months later Aug. … [Read more...] about Waves Church, University Church Reflect a Shifting Pepperdine
Pepperdine Hosts Jordan Peterson at President’s Speaker Series
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
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Showcases Young Talent in Smothers Theatre
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company brought elegance, energy and emotion to the Smothers Theatre stage March 13. The performance by ABT Studio Company was a collection of seven dances of both classical ballet and contemporary-infused pieces. Pepperdine alumna Jacqueline Cleaveland ('24), an audience member at the performance, said the show was a true display of ABT … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Showcases Young Talent in Smothers Theatre
