In the wake of a semester of controversy and conversation over the Good Samaritan policy, Pepperdine administration released a first draft of a revised and clarified policy. Dean of Students Mark Davis said the new draft was developed with an emphasis on student input. The primary objective in creating a new Good Samaritan policy was for the sake of clarity, according to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Releases First Draft of New Good Samaritan Policy
100 Anonymous Comments. One Voice That Set Them Free.
Photos by Nicola Wenz More than 90 anonymous submissions were posted in an online survey made by Pepperdine junior Elijah Zoarski who asked for "ANONYMOUS STATEMENTS, STORIES, QUOTES, or PERSONAL TESTIMONIES that you have experienced or seen on and off campus."Zoarski used the information collected to create an installation piece on campus and publish a video that … [Read more...] about 100 Anonymous Comments. One Voice That Set Them Free.
Don’t Let This Semester Slip Away
Graphic by Nate BartonIn the U.S., the message of ambition and efficiency is widely promoted. We have high aspirations for our lives and higher expectations from this world, and we don't like to be still because that is time wasted in our pursuit of happiness. It's the American dream.Sometimes, the American dream is exhausting. While I think that this indefatigable work ethic … [Read more...] about Don’t Let This Semester Slip Away
Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences
Photo courtesy of Tim Horton With President Andrew K. Benton's recent announcement that he will step down from his position at the end of next school year, university leaders are considering the Pepperdine's direction for the future. As part of that consideration, the community looks not only to the future, but the past, in order to navigate the complex issue of Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences
New Director for London International Program Selected
Photo courtesy of Heather PardeePepperdine administration finalized their decision to select alumna Heather Pardee as the new director for the London International Program (IP). Pardee will move to London this summer with her husband, Cambry Pardee, and begin her new position starting Aug. 1, according to an email the Dean of International Programs Charles Hall sent out to … [Read more...] about New Director for London International Program Selected