Photo by Kiley Distelrath Strong. Dominant. Buff. Protector. Emotionless. Never asking for directions. These are ideas some Pepperdine men said they felt characterize masculinity. In a world talking about toxic masculinity and throwing around male stereotypes, interviews with 12 Pepperdine men found more complex and sincere definitions of manhood. The men, which … [Read more...] about Masculinity In The Limelight: Pepperdine Men Answer What It Means To Be A Man
Friends Who Dance Together Stay Together
Photos courtesy of Reagan ZimmererSeniors and best friends Sabrina Parker, Dance in Flight (DIF) choreographer, and Reagan Zimmerer, DIF director, connect through dance. Their bodies are their instruments, and they move to a beat not everyone understands. Dance has shaped their relationship by giving them a companion who understands what it really means to be a dancer, … [Read more...] about Friends Who Dance Together Stay Together
Labels Should Not Define People
A label: a description of contents attached to an item that tries to identify it, according to Merriam Webster. These labels are present on food items, where calories, fats, sugars, et cetera, of that food are found. These labels describe the good in simple terms and are definitive, usually not changing with time. Why then is society stuck in a time of labeling people, as … [Read more...] about Labels Should Not Define People
Woolsey Marks the Newsest Fire to Approach Pepperdine
Photos Courtesy of Courtenay Stallings"No one will ever forget," President Andrew K. Benton said regarding the recent tragedies the community faced.Regarding the wildfire, Benton said Woolsey is "[a]rguably one of the worst wildfires in Malibu."The Woolsey Fire will forever go down in history as among the largest fires the LA County has seen in 100 years, Los Angeles County … [Read more...] about Woolsey Marks the Newsest Fire to Approach Pepperdine
Community Reacts to Shooting on Social Media
As Pepperdine students, alumni and family members wake up today, they face the tragic reality of a nearby shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill where reportedly 20 Pepperdine students spent their evening last night. The community joins together on social media to react to this tragedy. The following are the reactions of the community on Instagram, Twitter and … [Read more...] about Community Reacts to Shooting on Social Media
