Photo courtesy of Veronica Lempert"You can’t be Christian and gay.” This is a phrase sophomore Juan Carlos Hugues hears constantly from his family, from members in the Church of Christ congregation he grew up in and from fellow Christians he interacts with on campus. “It makes me feel very sad because it’s like they’re separating me from the love … [Read more...] about Social Action for the Marginalized
Alaina Housley: A ‘Strong Light’ Whose Voice Lives On
Photo courtesy of Alaina's Voice GoFundMe pageJunior Emma Ujifusa remembers feeling “so moved” the first time she heard freshman Alaina Housley sing. “We had a studio gathering at our professor’s house, and everyone was getting up and singing something that they were working on,” Ujifusa said. “She got up and sang 'On My Own' from 'Les Mis,' … [Read more...] about Alaina Housley: A ‘Strong Light’ Whose Voice Lives On
Emily Shane Foundation Releases 1,000 Butterflies on Alumni
Photos by Kaelin Mendez Up, up and away! The Emily Shane Foundation released 1,000 Painted Lady butterflies on Alumni Park Sunday to raise money for the organization's mentor program for struggling middle school students. Michel and Ellen Shane started the foundation in 2012 in honor of their 13-year-old daughter, Emily. Emily was struck by a car and killed while … [Read more...] about Emily Shane Foundation Releases 1,000 Butterflies on Alumni
College Students Don’t Vote, Let’s Change That
I stood in the Los Angeles Convention Center last summer alongside 4,000 people to take the Oath of Allegiance and swear in as an American citizen. As naturalization ceremonies complete the process of becoming an American citizen, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services dedicates these ceremonies to explaining what civic rights and duties come with American … [Read more...] about College Students Don’t Vote, Let’s Change That
Associated Women for Pepperdine Changes Name to Pepperdine Legacy Partners
Photo Courtesy of Tami Williamson Associated Women for Pepperdine announced its formal name change to Pepperdine Legacy Partners. The new name is meant to better reflect the organization's goal of supporting students from Churches of Christ and preserving the university's religious heritage, Tiffany Ferguson, the organization's publicity and newsletter officer, said.Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Associated Women for Pepperdine Changes Name to Pepperdine Legacy Partners
