Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I generally consider myself a creature of habit and routine, and I invariably prefer stability over frequent change. I’ve met people who love moving from place to place, meeting new people wherever they go, and I often … [Read more...] about Opinion: Change Can Be Embraced
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Discovering Self and Others through the Enneagram
Art by Kiley Distelrath and Leah Bae Humans try to understand themselves — how they think, how they relate to people, why they react the way they do — but this understanding doesn't come easily. Enter the Enneagram — a model of nine interconnected personality types with ancient roots that brings people a sense of self-understanding and an awareness of how others process … [Read more...] about Discovering Self and Others through the Enneagram
Alumnus Hopes to Inspire LGBTQ+ Acceptance through Entertainment Industry
Pepperdine alumnus Blake Knight proposes to his fiance Garret Clayton on Jan. 10, 2017, in Iceland. Knight graduated in 2009 and is now a screenwriter for film and television in Los Angeles.Photos courtesy of Blake KnightAlumnus Blake Knight (2009) spends his days writing screenplays, playing with his dogs and inspiring acceptance for all. He's a screenwriter for film and … [Read more...] about Alumnus Hopes to Inspire LGBTQ+ Acceptance through Entertainment Industry
Pepperdine Becomes More Competitive as Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate for 2019
Photos by Channa Steinmetz Fall 2019 marks the lowest admittance rate ever for Seaver College, according to online data from Pepperdine's Office of Admissions. Director of Admissions Falone Serna wrote in an email that Pepperdine received 13,718 applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Pepperdine admitted 4,241 students, according to the online data. This yielded a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Becomes More Competitive as Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate for 2019
Live In Your Colors, Bask In Your Truth, and Thrive
Art by Caitlin RoarkBeing open in the LGBTQ+ community has always been a funny concept to me. I thought when I began to be open and told everyone the secret I had been holding onto my entire life, I would have a huge boost of confidence and self-awareness, allowing me to truly find and be myself.The one thing that I didn't expect to feel was the pain involved in the coming out … [Read more...] about Live In Your Colors, Bask In Your Truth, and Thrive
