After wheeling a cadaver from the biology lab into a Board of Trustees meeting, riding his motorcycle around campus, flipping his pickup truck on Alumni Park and accidentally setting fire to the lobby of his dorm by pushing a couch into the fireplace, the Rev. Kenneth Keene was eventually asked to leave Pepperdine and not return. His father’s antics included, Professor Bryan … [Read more...] about Getty Curator Continues Pepperdine Family Legacy
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Pepperdine Responds to “Driving While Black” Comments
Pepperdine University released a statement to the Graphic Friday evening to address the controversy surrounding President Andrew K. Benton's statement that university students and staff had been the victims of racial profiling by LA County Sheriff's deputies and unjust traffic stops. Benton made the remarks Monday night in an address to the university community regarding … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to “Driving While Black” Comments
Students Tackle Mt. Baldy
Students hiked to the highest point in LA County and the San Gabriel Mountains this past Saturday, marking 11 miles round trip. This scenic location, otherwise known as Mt. Baldy, provides beautiful views, according to the Campus Recreation events description found online. The trip cost students $10, and included transportation, food and drinks. Denton Jones, assistant director … [Read more...] about Students Tackle Mt. Baldy
PVC Brings Change to the Table
Photos courtesy of Diana Kim Art, reflection, volunteer work and service were all combined to help students recognize the issues of hunger and homelessness this week. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week kicked off Saturday and will last until Nov. 22. The Pepperdine Volunteer Center is hosting various events all week to bring awareness to these issues. PVC Hunger … [Read more...] about PVC Brings Change to the Table
Pray, Fast For The Climate
Don’t eat, don’t drink, don’t drive your car. Just pray. That’s what senior Avery Davis wants you to do for an entire day. Davis is president of Pepperdine’s student sustainability organization, known as the Green Team. The fast, set for Dec. 1, does not necessarily mean food, Davis said. Participants are asked to spend the day abstaining from … [Read more...] about Pray, Fast For The Climate