Senior Anniah Smith, president of Pepperdine College Democrats and a Graphic Perspectives staff writer, speaks with an interested student about club goals during Tidepools at Mullin Town Square on Jan. 21. Smith said creating a safe space for dialogue was a key aspect of their recruitment efforts. Photo by Melissa HoustonTransparency Item: Gabby Sebastiani, social media manager … [Read more...] about Democrat and Republican Clubs Start Semester with Community and Conversation
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Pepperdine College Democrats Hosts Renée Good Vigil
Christina Littlefield, professor of Journalism and Religion and Currents Magazine adviser, reads a "prayer of lament" during the Renée Good vigil in the Amphitheatre on Jan. 22. After each lamentation, most of the audience said "Lord have mercy" in unison with Littlefield. Photos by Oliver Evans Editor's Note: The Renée Good vigil took place the night before ICE agents fatally … [Read more...] about Pepperdine College Democrats Hosts Renée Good Vigil
Students Undergo Transformation Through Faculty-Led International Programs
Pepperdine Sudreau Uganda-Rwanda Justice Program students, local Uganda Amazima students and faculty happily celebrate the baptism of Kat Johnston in the Nile River on June 17. Johnston said she was shell shocked by the offer and got baptized the same afternoon. Photo courtesy of Kat Johnston Being immersed in a foreign culture while being guided by Pepperdine faculty allows … [Read more...] about Students Undergo Transformation Through Faculty-Led International Programs
Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Billionaire investor Howard Marks (pictured above) speaks alongside Jeffrey Rohde, Pepperdine's chief investment officer, in Smothers Theatre on Jan. 13. Marks said balancing conservatism with risk-taking is the key to investing. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Correction: An error stating that Oaktree Capital Management is ranked the 64th largest pension fund in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
All Parties Prepare to Set Trial Date for Fraser Michael Bohm PCH Crash Trial
Alan Jackson (center) and Fraser Bohm (right) exit the Van Nuys Courthouse for a pre-trial hearing Jan. 14. The next pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Feb. 10. Photo by Amanda Monahan Editor's Note: This reporting is part of the Graphic's ongoing coverage of the Oct. 2023 PCH crash that killed four Pepperdine seniors: Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton … [Read more...] about All Parties Prepare to Set Trial Date for Fraser Michael Bohm PCH Crash Trial