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Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs

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Photos by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Controversial posts and shouting matches at the Freedom Wall. A bitter tweet about Pepperdine’s dining options. A conversation about abortion in a first-year dorm. Discussions in an ethics class. A humorous take on Yik Yak. These are all ways in which opinions are expressed in Pepperdine’s community on a campus that … [Read more...] about Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs

The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks

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Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Family. Christian university. Social media. These are all elements that contribute to Pepperdine students' ability to structure their opinions and stand up for them — questioning both good and bad. The more confident and articulate people feel about their perspectives, the more they will continue to express themselves, … [Read more...] about The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks

Currents Magazine Fall 2021: Global Citizenship

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Table of Contents Letter from the EditorInfographic: Statistics of Pepperdine and BeyondWhat is Global Citizenship?Infographic: InterconnectedZachary Luben Elevates Adoptee VoicesPepperdine Students Engage in Global Opportunities After GraduationPoem: X is forFaith and National IdentitySinger-Songwriter Leilani Frailich Makes Multilingual MusicRecipe: Chicken Fried RiceLove … [Read more...] about Currents Magazine Fall 2021: Global Citizenship

What is Global Citizenship?

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Stamp-filled passports lay open. Much like a passport, the journey toward global citizenship is like collecting stamps — gathering diverse perspectives in the pursuit of a holistic worldview. The globe has 195 countries, 19,495 cities and 7.753 billion people. With a world population that large, global citizenship may be a hard concept to comprehend. However, those who take … [Read more...] about What is Global Citizenship?

Serving or Saving: What Factors Drive Service to Others

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Senior Pia Anderson works with children in Puerto Vallarta as a part of her nonprofit organization, Para Ti Global. Anderson founded this organization with her brother, Luke, to aid communities in Mexico and the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Para Ti Global “Esto es para ti.” This is for you. These are the words from a young Mexican boy in 2014 that have stuck with Pia … [Read more...] about Serving or Saving: What Factors Drive Service to Others