Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Social media serves a different purpose in everyone’s lives. For some, social media is a career; others use it as a distraction, a game or a virtual photo album full of memories. One thing nearly every social media user experiences, though, is an obsession — subconscious or not — with the mindless scrolling and constant … [Read more...] about Elija Gatling Encourages Mindful Social Media Use
Hope Lockwood Encourages Gender Identity Exploration
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Junior English and Philosophy double major Hope Lockwood said they do not believe gender and sex are the same, and the difference between the two is simple: Gender is an identity comparable to that of religion, whereas sex relates to body parts. The power, Lockwood said, should be in a person’s hands to decide who they … [Read more...] about Hope Lockwood Encourages Gender Identity Exploration
Pepp Junior Takes on the LA Marathon
Pepperdine junior Mikela De La Flore holds her medal after completing the Los Angeles Marathon on Nov. 7. De La Flore said she did not like to run growing up but found a passion for it in the past three years. Photos courtesy of Mikela De La Flore As tears trickled down her face and her legs began to give out, Pepperdine junior Mikela De La Flore reminded herself all she had … [Read more...] about Pepp Junior Takes on the LA Marathon
Cheer Squad Brings School Spirit to Pepp
The 2021-2022 Pepperdine Cheer Squad gathers before cheering at their first game Nov. 5. Katie Garrison restarted the Cheer Squad as a junior with the intention of bringing more school spirit to campus. Photos by Brandon RubsamenEvery home Men's and Women's Basketball game, there are two sports occurring — one on the court and the other on the sideline.Pepperdine's Cheer … [Read more...] about Cheer Squad Brings School Spirit to Pepp
Students Look to Office for Community Belonging for Actions Toward Inclusivity
Graphic by Ali Levens After calls for more diversity and inclusion initiatives at Pepperdine and the hiring of a chief diversity officer last March, students are hopeful the new Office for Community Belonging will fulfill its goals. The OCB, which opened June 1 and is located in the Thornton Administrative Center, intends to create a safe place for students to come together … [Read more...] about Students Look to Office for Community Belonging for Actions Toward Inclusivity
