Art by Peau Porotesano OK, serious talk, freshmen: I encourage you to start thinking about whether or not you want the international experience to be a part of your academic experience at Pepperdine. I just returned from a year of living abroad. I went to East Africa for a month last summer, Lausanne for the whole academic year, and London for two months this past summer. I … [Read more...] about Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad
Perspectives
BSA’s New Column Amplifies Their Voice
Image Courtesy of BSAAs Pepperdine moves toward more diversity, inclusion and cultural competence, the Black Student Association (BSA) is here and thrilled to begin its a monthly column in the Graphic. We hope to use this space as an avenue to share our perspective on topics that are of importance to us, especially topics that impact our lives as students at Pepperdine.BSA is … [Read more...] about BSA’s New Column Amplifies Their Voice
Embrace Change in College
Art Courtesy of Nate Barton I have always been jealous of students who seemed to have complete confidence in their plans for the future. I envied the confidence they seemed to have in who they were. Developing a plan of action for my future seemed so easy if only I could make up my mind about who I wanted to be.Despite my efforts to settle on a single plan, I acted more like a … [Read more...] about Embrace Change in College
Pepperdine Prioritizes Abroad, Not Students
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe priority deadline of Sept. 26 for International Programs applications needs either to be pushed back or eliminated. To study abroad is an incredible academic and social opportunity, however, the imminence of the priority deadline serves to benefit the university when I believe it should benefit the student. It's no secret that Pepperdine takes great … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Prioritizes Abroad, Not Students
Staff Editorial: Construct a Better Pepperdine
Art by Peau Porotesano Diversity training. Race protesting. Title IX. The LGBTQ+ club. These changes represent more than headlines to be passed over — to the Pepperdine community, they show change. We must learn to find our place and adapt to the these changes taking place on campus; however, these shifts are also an opportunity to grow. Growth is all around us, whether … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Construct a Better Pepperdine