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
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Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 9
It’s Week 9 of 2021-22 NFL season, and the true contenders are starting to differentiate themselves atop of the league. With Digital Editor Karl Winter still ahead in the PGM game pick standings, the rest of the staff will look to have a big week. In Week 8, one of the big stories was Jets quarterback Mike White, who made his first career start, threw for over 400 yards, and … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 9
Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 8
Art by Leah BaeIt’s Week 8 of the 2021-22 NFL season, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. The PGM staff will have to make some tough picks on divisional games, hoping to catch current leader Karl Winter in the standings.In Week 7, the Chiefs surprisingly continued to struggle, getting blown out by the Titans, who are arguably the hottest team in football. … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 8
Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 7
Art by Leah BaeIt’s Week 7 of the 2021-22 NFL season, and the race for divisional pole position is heating up.The Jaguars won their first game of the season in Week 6, although they had to go to London to do so. The Rams, Packers and Cardinals all rode to dominant wins, and the Raiders began the post-Gruden era with a win in Denver. Tennessee came out with a statement win … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 7
Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 6
Art by Leah BaeThe 2021-22 NFL season rolls into its sixth week after a jam packed Week 5.The Ravens outlasted the Colts in an overtime shoot-out Monday night, and took control of a contentious AFC North division. The Chiefs sank to the bottom of their division after their meeting with Buffalo, while the Chargers took advantage of the vacancy at the top of the AFC West. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 6