Journalist Gustavo Arellano speaks to students and faculty at an ICA Hispanic Heritage Month event. Arellano said he hopes people can embrace their identity and share stories about unknown aspects of their culture with others. Photos by Ryan Brinkman In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which began Sept. 15, award-winning LA Times journalist Gustavo Arellano spoke at … [Read more...] about Latino Journalist Gustavo Arellano Unpacks Identity at ICA Event
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Good News: Good Friends and Good Food
During my short time living at Pepperdine, I found the combination of food and friends is a major source of joy in my life. I am lucky to have a kitchen now, but I did not have one for the first few weeks of school. I do secretly miss, however, the chaos of figuring out how to cook pasta in the microwave and mastering the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Food bonds us. … [Read more...] about Good News: Good Friends and Good Food
DPS Crime Report Reflects More Theft on Campus
Graphic File PhotoPepperdine's Department of Public Safety recorded three more instances of theft on campus — one at the Rockwell Academic Center on Sept. 3, one taking place at the Thornton Administrative Center on Sept. 23 and another at Facilities Services on Sept. 25.Since July 29, there have been 16 instances of theft on campus — 14 in academic buildings and … [Read more...] about DPS Crime Report Reflects More Theft on Campus
First-Year Class Officers Set Intentions for the Academic Year
Graphic by Ali LevensThe first-year students have spoken: The Class of 2025 has officially elected its class senate and president to represent them in Student Government Association this year.Students first voted in the Sept. 15 and 16 election and chose three first-year class senators: Myers Mentzer, Alex Clarke and Kate Ho. A run-off election occurred a week later, Sept. 22 … [Read more...] about First-Year Class Officers Set Intentions for the Academic Year
Students and Faculty React to Cancellation of New Zealand Program
Students stand outside the Cirque Grande, which stopped in Kaikoura, New Zealand during the June 2018 pilot trip. Class of 2020 alumna, Channa Steinmetz said she enjoyed traveling around the town and meeting locals when in New Zealand. Photo Courtesy of Channa SteinmetzPepperdine's international programs announced the closure of its New Zealand Program focused on sustainability … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty React to Cancellation of New Zealand Program