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
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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
Salvation Army Donation Campaign Begins
The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign has begun! Graphic reporter Alexis Padilla shares how Salvation Army is making a difference in unexpected ways. ___________ Follow Alexis Padilla on Twitter: @LexRene15 … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Donation Campaign Begins
Students to Trek Iceland
Photo courtesy of Dusty Breeding Being a leader is far more complex than what can be learned in a classroom setting, according to Dusty Breeding, campus and youth minister at University Church of Christ. Breeding advocates the instructive power of the outdoors in fostering leadership qualities and will be leading a 57-mile trek through Iceland with qualifying Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students to Trek Iceland