Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Racist, smear campaign, shameful, a commitment to Pepperdine’s values, embarrassing, uncharacteristic. Community members used all of these phrases to describe the School of Public Policy’s petition against The New York Times’ The 1619 Project and School of Public Policy Dean Pete Peterson’s email. Students, staff, faculty and alumni shared a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Reacts to School of Public Policy Dean’s Email and Petition
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School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum
Dean of the School of Public Policy Pete Peterson's Oct. 12 email aims to defund schools teaching The 1619 Project and other "anti-American" curriculum. The petition was addressed to President Donald Trump, and Pepperdine community members such as Seaver faculty found the petition confusing. Photos by Ashley Mowreader Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum
Pepperdine Enforces COVID-19 Protocols During Remote Instruction
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader No drinking in the dorms. No smoking on campus. No parking in the faculty lot. Most of Pepperdine's rules are clear and understandable for students, but COVID-19 regulations have students confused on the disciplinary action they may face for breaking protocol. The Pepperdine Student Code of Conduct and subsequent COVID-19 policies apply to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Enforces COVID-19 Protocols During Remote Instruction
Art Department Creates Ways to Connect with and View Art
Art by Samantha Miller Pepperdine's Art Department is coloring outside the lines to find effective ways to allow students to connect with and showcase their art during the online fall 2020 semester. Art and Art History students and professors are rising to this challenge through events, exhibitions and in-class discussions. "My goals for the Art Program are the same … [Read more...] about Art Department Creates Ways to Connect with and View Art
The Latino/a/x Student Alliance Emphasizes Community to Display Diverse Culture
Art by Leah Bae The Latino/a/x Student Alliance is an organization for Pepperdine students to share and embrace their culture while connecting with a unique campus community. The club is focusing on bringing new and old members closer together this semester through a variety of ways, including creating small groups within the club for members to connect more … [Read more...] about The Latino/a/x Student Alliance Emphasizes Community to Display Diverse Culture