Sometime Monday, signs were placed in Waves Cafe. These signs refer to a Pepperdine student writing in the Graphic his opinion that the value of a Pepperdine degree is lessened by intentionally increasing diversity among the student body. The writing that the signs are referring to was a letter to the editor published in 2013. Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are … [Read more...] about In Response to Recent Statements
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14 Pepperdine Students Safe in Paris
At least 14 Pepperdine students are safe in Paris Friday night after a series of terrorist attacks took place in Paris around 10:30 p.m. local time, the Graphic has confirmed. France is under martial law and all borders have been closed. Emails were sent to IP participants, staff, parents and emergency contacts regarding the situation in Paris. The emails confirmed that all … [Read more...] about 14 Pepperdine Students Safe in Paris
Pepperdine students protest in solidarity with Mizzou
Some 100 students, dressed in black, entered the Waves Cafe after 11 a.m. on Friday to peacefully participate in a sit-in. The demonstration was to show solidarity with University of Missouri students who are protesting racism and to promote the protest's hashtag on social media: #wavesagainstignorance. Junior Anthony Sanford, one of the organizers of the protest, said … [Read more...] about Pepperdine students protest in solidarity with Mizzou
Convo Equips Students to Combat Eating Disorders
Step UP! Pepperdine held a Convocation regarding how to properly handle a friend with an eating disorder, and provided detailed information regarding the actual eating disorders themselves. The Convocation, which took place on Nov. 10, began with a presentation by Jeff Williams, a counselor at Pepperdine’s Counseling Center. Williams introduced the idea that researchers … [Read more...] about Convo Equips Students to Combat Eating Disorders
Drink Water to Give More Than Water
Drinking nothing but water for 10 days? Pepperdine students who are participating in a special program will find out how difficult it can be this week. The program is called the Wells Project : 10 Days Campaign. Students who participate are asked to give up drinking anything but water for 10 days and donate the money they would have spent on other drinks to help build a … [Read more...] about Drink Water to Give More Than Water