Photo courtesy of Gretchen Batcheller (top left) Painting has always been a major part of Art Professor Gretchen Batcheller's life. She said it was a way to connect with family — especially her grandmother who taught art classes for adults in her studio — and a place to ground herself. "I painted one of my first paintings with her in watercolor," Batcheller said. "I … [Read more...] about Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art
Fall 2020: Humans of Pepperdine
Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Hugues As a high school student, Juan Carlos Hugues was at war with his identities. Hugues now proudly identifies as gay, Latinx and Christian, specifically Church of Christ. Hugues, a senior psychology and religion major, served as president during the 2019-2020 academic year for Crossroads — now called Crossroads Gender and Sexuality … [Read more...] about Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
People with Disabilities Discuss their Communication Experiences
Photo courtesy of Cooker Perkins Storm A major fear for many people with disabilities is being treated differently. Psychology Professor Tomas Martinez, who has post-polio syndrome, said people would talk to him differently because of his disability when he was younger. Now he believes that people are becoming better at communicating with him. “It is an area that as we … [Read more...] about People with Disabilities Discuss their Communication Experiences
Claire Lee Links Humanity Together
Photo courtesy of Claire Lee Editor's Note: Claire Lee is a PGM staff writer for the Fall 2020 semester. From the United States to Canada, Bolivia, Mexico and South Korea, Claire Lee travels around the world. A sophomore political science major, Lee uses her faith, friends and the places she travels to understand herself and how unified the human experience is. She … [Read more...] about Claire Lee Links Humanity Together
Sophia Zummo Imagines a More Sustainable World
Photo courtesy of Sophia Zummo Sophia Zummo has a love for all of the things that God created. Zummo, a junior biology major with a sustainability minor, grew up in San Diego with a passion for nature and community. This has grown into a deep devotion for fighting climate change in developing countries. "The first lesson my dad taught me was what it is to be a steward … [Read more...] about Sophia Zummo Imagines a More Sustainable World
