Martin Luther King Day marked the beginning of the Week of Peace, Hope and Justice, a week focused on civil rights, equality and social movements. Sponsored by the Pepperdine Volunteer Center (PVC) and the Office of Intercultural Affairs, the week is full of activities, events and trips aimed at recognizing and attempting to stand up against the injustices of the world. MLK … [Read more...] about Week of Peace, Hope and Justice sparks MLK-inspired service
Women's basketball sweeps San Francisco
MALIBU, CA. — A high-intensity match-up resulted in a convincing 77-64 victory on Jan. 19 for the women’s basketball team (10-8, 5-2), who finished 2-0 against San Francisco this season. Junior forward Kelsey Patrick led the team in scoring with 18 points and three rebounds. Senior forward Skye Barnett followed close behind with a solid 14 point, eight rebound … [Read more...] about Women's basketball sweeps San Francisco
Pepperdine Graphic Print Edition 1.19.12
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Media stands blamed for the fall of Occupy
Occupy Wall Street began as a small movement, relying mostly on social media to spread both ideas and information — the modern day word-of-mouth. The movement gained momentum quickly and bore no signs of losing it. In just a matter of weeks, it became clear that the movement was not going to fade anytime soon. Major news coverage lasted for months, and as each new development … [Read more...] about Media stands blamed for the fall of Occupy
GOP race, social media and a third thing we can't remember
With four candidates out of the race and five candidates left, the GOP primary has already been a wild ride. If it’s any indicator of what the November elections will be like, we all had better brace ourselves. Four years ago, Tina Fey was seeing Russia from her house and Amy Poehler was rapping about the GOP’s Eskimo constituency on “Saturday Night Live,” providing the … [Read more...] about GOP race, social media and a third thing we can't remember