Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher After noticing the lack of diversity within fraternities and sororities at Pepperdine, Greek life intern (and former Pepperdine Delta Tau Delta member) Hudson Casiple wanted to shed light on the issue. In this week’s episode, the speech he gave to members of ICC … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Greek Life Grapples with Diversity
The Freedom Wall, Crossroads, and Pepperdine’s Relationship with its LBGTQ+ Students
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher In mid-October, controversy erupted on the Freedom Wall over anonymous comments posted in response to a student’s counter-petition on bringing a Chick-fil-A to campus. SGA then passed a resolution written by Iturri denouncing hate speech and homophobia. SGA posted … [Read more...] about The Freedom Wall, Crossroads, and Pepperdine’s Relationship with its LBGTQ+ Students
School of Public Policy Hosts Secretary of Education Betsy Devos
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine School of Public Policy U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos paid a visit to the Pepperdine School of Public Policy this week to discuss her life, American education policy and leadership. A standing ovation welcomed the secretary in the School of Public Policy’s Wilburn Auditorium Wednesday night as part of their “Patricia Tagliaferri … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Hosts Secretary of Education Betsy Devos
Night Shift and the Science Behind Blue Light
Photo by Milan Loiacono. Modeled by Daniel Lee.For many, it's the first light one sees in the morning and the last light one sees at night. Glowing devices make communication easier and knowledge more accessible. However, using screens for prolonged periods in the evening may cause the decline of cognitive and communicative abilities.In 2015, Bank of America conducted a … [Read more...] about Night Shift and the Science Behind Blue Light
Pepperdine Discontinues Weddings in Stauffer Chapel
Photo by Milan LoiaconoPepperdine University said it would discontinue its tradition of hosting weddings in Stauffer Chapel. The revision of their policy comes as a result of logistical challenges from hosting weddings presented, as well as complications with Pepperdine’s tax-exempt status. Provost Rick Marrs said Stauffer Chapel has not always been available for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Discontinues Weddings in Stauffer Chapel
