Art by Vivian Hsia When my friend Lisette and I pulled up to Ralphs to get a tiramisu for our roommate’s birthday, I had no idea my cheese-loving life was about to change for the better. Across the parking lot, I spotted a man, probably in his '60s, with bright blue hair. I pointed him out to Lisette as we made our way into the store. Immediately deterred from our tiramisu … [Read more...] about Rave: Humboldt Fog is Anything but Humble
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Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
First-year Ryan Pope, who identifies as a bisexual man, poses at Miller Town Square on Oct. 20. Pope said his sexuality has caused questions and struggles within his own faith. Photo courtesy William Koning First-year Ryan Pope grew up going to church every Sunday in Dallas. He attended a traditional Churches of Christ congregation solely a cappella, no band. He said he … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Confront a Human Dilemma Regarding LGBTQ+ Identity and Christianity
Opinion: Choose Humanities Over Tech
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In recent years, there has been a shift from majoring in the humanities to more STEM based majors, according to the American Academy of Art and Science. Despite this shift, employer demand for soft skills — … [Read more...] about Opinion: Choose Humanities Over Tech
‘It’s a Human Right’: Education Transforms Lives
Art by Whitney Powell | Powell sketched math symbols representing the pursuit of education. Some people, such as Pepperdine alumna Emily Willis (‘21), chose a nontraditional path for their education. When considering important moments in education, many people think of graduations, aced midterms or college acceptances. For some, however, the most important educational … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a Human Right’: Education Transforms Lives
Byron Johnson Discusses Human Flourishing and New Center at President’s Speaker Series
President's Speaker Series speaker Byron Johnson presents on the impact of faith on the incarcerated. He will continue his research on the impact of faith on prisoners with Pepperdine's Center for Faith and Common Good. Photo courtesy of Grant DillionPepperdine welcomed the second speaker of the President’s Speaker Series, Baylor University Professor of Social Sciences … [Read more...] about Byron Johnson Discusses Human Flourishing and New Center at President’s Speaker Series