Art by Ally ArmstrongOne of the most distinct ways that Pepperdine upholds its Church of Christ roots is through the Convocation requirement. According to Pepperdine's website, Convo is intended "to help Pepperdine students build Christian faith, affirm Christian values, and address the moral and ethical dimensions of current issues."However, for some, Convocation is tedious at … [Read more...] about Give Convo a Chance
Perspectives
Staff Editorial: Turn Lost Time into a Year of Appreciation
Art by Ally Armstrong This school year has been challenging for Pepperdine and the Malibu community to say the least. The traumatic nature of the shooting, fires, evacuations, protests and unpredictable weather has left students feeling as if they must make up for lost time. With multiple days of classes canceled in November and now rainy weather ruining typical Malibu … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Turn Lost Time into a Year of Appreciation
Make Changes, Make Waves
A first-class education at a school ranked as Top 50 in the nation, a close proximity to the beautiful beaches of Malibu, incredible study abroad programs, a tight-knit community and a strong Christian mission — these are just a few things that Pepperdine University boasts. For the most part, students say they are content with their college experiences here. However, … [Read more...] about Make Changes, Make Waves
Vote for America’s Future
Art by Caitlin RoarkThe fracture between the long-standing political parties in the United States can be drilled down into one thing: civic literacy. Civic literacy is knowing how to actively participate and initiate change within communities; it is to vote and vote consciously. The lack of educated voters can be solved by obtaining the basic facts, opening up a respectful … [Read more...] about Vote for America’s Future
Activate Social Activism
Art by Ally ArmstrongThe first Women's March took America by storm in the early weeks of 2017. As a protest first aimed at President Donald Trump's administration's perceived threats on reproductive, civil and human rights, it quickly transitioned into a global resistance movement, extending into Pepperdine's community.The emergence of an organization dedicated to supporting … [Read more...] about Activate Social Activism