Photos by Kayla LeeA panel of students spoke about the inaccurate stereotype of Pepperdine students as surf-centered, tall blondes at a convocation event titled He Said, She Said on March 23.The Beloved Community Initiative held the event as their semesterly convocation, discussing gender in honor of Women's History Month, said Isabella Ordaz, co-director and founder of the … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Initiative Holds Student-Led Conversation on Gender
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Center for Faith and Learning Kicks Off Three-part Convo Series
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityEric Wilson, associate chaplain for the Office of the Chaplain, kicked off a three-part convocation series with a ‘Panel on Faith’ on March 22 in Elkins.This three-part convocation series is put on in conjunction with the Center for Faith and Learning. Each convocation will feature a book, with themes related to faith and … [Read more...] about Center for Faith and Learning Kicks Off Three-part Convo Series
Eating Disorder Awareness Week Promotes Healthy Conversations
Photos by Terra AtwoodThe Eating Disorder Awareness Week promoted conversations about body image at the Love your Body convo Wednesday, March 23 and Healthy Happy Hour on Friday, March 25. The events were a combined effort of Pepperdine Health Center, Counseling Center and Campus Recreation.Hannah DeWalt, the Health and Wellness education coordinator, serves the Counseling and … [Read more...] about Eating Disorder Awareness Week Promotes Healthy Conversations
Calamigos Ranch No Longer an ‘On-Campus’ Housing Option
Photos courtesy of Michaela MeyerCalamigos Ranch will no longer be a housing opportunity for students through Housing and Residence Life beginning fall 2017.Calamigos Ranch was first offered to students as a housing option in the fall semester of 2014. Calamigos Ranch is located in the Santa Monica Mountains on Kanan Dume Road, which is 11.5 miles away from Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Calamigos Ranch No Longer an ‘On-Campus’ Housing Option
SMC Impacts Malibu Farmers Market
Photo by Alexis Padilla The Malibu Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Malibu Library and former Sheriff’s station, but with Santa Monica College's new potential venture into Malibu, the farmers market may lose its spot on Civic Center Way. In February of 2016, the Malibu Planning Commission approved a resolution, which will allow … [Read more...] about SMC Impacts Malibu Farmers Market