Photo by Zach Lee Faculty, staff and students gathered Wednesday night to remember the lives of two students who passed away during winter break: freshman Daniela Benavides and sophomore Cameron Johnson. Benavides was killed in a single-car crash in Key Biscayne, Florida on Jan. 1 and Johnson died in Ecuador on Jan. 6, while on a travel break from the Buenos Aires … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Remembers Cameron Johnson and Daniela Benavides
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Pepperdine Sophomore dies in Ecuador
Pepperdine sophomore Cameron Johnson. Courtesy Facebook Pepperdine sophomore Cameron Johnson died Wednesday in the village of Baños in Ecuador. He had been traveling with other Seaver students during winter break from Pepperdine's Buenos Aires abroad program, but it is not clear if he was with Pepperdine students at the time of his death. The cause of Johnson's death has … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Sophomore dies in Ecuador
Pepperdine Freshman killed in New Year’s Day Crash in Florida
Pepperdine freshman Daniela Benavides killed in crash New Year's Day. Courtesy Pepperdine University Public Relations Office Pepperdine freshman Daniela Benavides was killed in a crash involving a single car in Key Biscayne, FL Friday morning. According to multiple reports, the 18-year-old student was a passenger in the back seat of the 2008 silver Porsche and pronounced … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Freshman killed in New Year’s Day Crash in Florida
Sexual Discrimination Suit Against Pepp Given New Life
Former Pepperdine student-athletes continue to move forward with their plan to sue the University for sexual discrimination.The plaintiffs, Layana White and Haley Videckis, originally filed a lawsuit against the University in 2014, claiming they were harassed and discriminated against for being in a lesbian relationship. The suit named their former coach Ryan Weisenberg as the … [Read more...] about Sexual Discrimination Suit Against Pepp Given New Life
Graduate School of Education and Psychology Reacts to Yik Yak Comments
In light of the recent racist comments on Yik Yak, a group of faculty members from the Graduate School of Education and Psychology sent a letter to the Graphic addressing the incidents. READ: BSA, ICC and Administration React to Yik Yak December 8, 2015 Dear Pepperdine Community: In light of the recent events surrounding the racial comments made on Yik Yak, we … [Read more...] about Graduate School of Education and Psychology Reacts to Yik Yak Comments
