The enormous cross that greets you as you arrive to campus is a pretty leading statement that this is a Christian university. However, I have had the privilege of meeting numerous people who don’t identify themselves with the Christian faith. There is a very diverse spiritual culture here at Pepperdine that a lot of students might not be aware of yet. I have found … [Read more...] about Defining Diversity
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Letter to the Editor 10.23.14 Edition
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. From a disappointed student: I would like to … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor 10.23.14 Edition
Start the Conversation about Sex
When a bunch of Christian kids come to a Christian school in hopes of pursuing an education with a Christian perspective, discussing sexual matters is often taboo. Our RAs and SLAs, Pepperdine Sex IQ’s and the Counseling Center may advocate their availability for conversation. But are these discussions popular or relevant enough on campus? I’m a Christian kid. Yes, … [Read more...] about Start the Conversation about Sex
Fight for Your Democratic Rights and Freedom
Art by Sacha Irick At age 17, what were you doing? I know when I was at the peak of adolescence I was worried about what college I was going to, hanging out with my friends as much as I could, buying a prom dress and graduating from high school — pretty normal 17-year-old activities. But was I organizing a protest in support of democracy? Certainly not. Seventeen: the … [Read more...] about Fight for Your Democratic Rights and Freedom
Professors Can Be Your Friends, Too
This is the season of tests and projects aka midterms. Either you have been studying for midterms or not studying for midterms or at least been hearing about people studying for midterms. The academic hammer has been flattening us all in some shape or form, and I know that I for one am exhausted. My blood pressure has been fluctuating dramatically based on my level of … [Read more...] about Professors Can Be Your Friends, Too