At last week's Student Government Association (SGA) meeting student representatives tabled a proposal to give $2000 to a multicultural graduation ceremony being designed for this upcoming spring commencement season. Having conversed with peers and considered the decision SGA came back together Wednesday for more discussion on the event and to vote. The multicultural graduation … [Read more...] about SGA funds cultural graduation celebration
Multi-cultural graduation ceremony necessary
There seems to be a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the newly instated Multicultural Graduation Celebration Ceremony. But why? The greatest concern in regard to this ceremony is deeply rooted in a misconception. The idea that this ceremony will promote a climate of racial division among students is gravely misled. On the contrary the nature of such a ceremony will reinforce … [Read more...] about Multi-cultural graduation ceremony necessary
Weisman hangs Lichtensteins
Bold lines bright colors and defiant patterns now adorn the walls of the Weisman Museum as the Roy Lichtenstein: In Process exhibition comes to Pepperdine. Though his famed old-fashioned comic strip style he rose through the ranks as one of the leading figures in the pop satirical movements along side Andy ?Warhol during the 60s. As one of America's premier pop artists … [Read more...] about Weisman hangs Lichtensteins
PAC: more than meets the eye
Contrary to popular belief the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council is not a group of ushers in blue blazers and khaki pants. Well if we're being honest even that description implies that a large group of students are actually aware of PAC. As much as I would like to believe otherwise PAC is not a well-known group on campus. Though some may contend that PAC is almost like a secret … [Read more...] about PAC: more than meets the eye
Staff Editorial: Diversity graduation threatens unity
I'm a person. You're a person. For once let's actually level with each other about "diversity." Yes that word is tossed around more than Gimli in "The Two Towers" (don't tell the elf) but when it comes to the student-initiated Office of Intercultural Affairs (ICA)-sponsored "Multicultural Graduation Celebration we must stop all the tossing. Correction: The event is … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Diversity graduation threatens unity