President Jim Gash smiles for a headshot in 2019. Gash said he sees a bright future ahead for Pepperdine. File photo courtesy of Pepperdine Graphic Editor’s Note: Alicia Dofelmier was Life & Arts editor of the Graphic in the spring semester. Dofelmier completed the reporting and writing of this story before her graduation in May. Jim Gash is the 8th president of … [Read more...] about Inside the President’s Life: A Q&A with President Jim Gash
Alicia Dofelmier
Different Traits of Personality: What Makes Each Person Unique
A group of students engage in conversation while one holds a disco ball on Upper Mullin on April 16. The disco ball reflects how every person has different facets of personality. Photo by Soliel Lara AponteEven as time moves on and people grow older, they remain the same at their core. Personality is one of the few things in life that cannot be fully changed. Personality is a … [Read more...] about Different Traits of Personality: What Makes Each Person Unique
A Recipe for Connection
Senior Kristina Urfalyan holds a tray of Manti, which is a staple Armenian dish. Photos by Melissa HoustonCulture, location, people — these elements all shape individuals as they grow up. Food is a big part of that. Food, whether making it or sharing it with others, has the ability to bring people together. Certain dishes enable people to close the gap between cultures … [Read more...] about A Recipe for Connection
Through the Generations: Blue and Orange Runs in the Family
Hung Le, senior vice chancellor for Alumni Affairs, kneels in the front row (center) with a group of alumni in Heidelberg, Germany, during the Heidelberg Travel Experience July 2024. Le said he stays in touch with so many alumni because he wants to remain connected. Photo courtesy of Hung Le Editor's Note: Life & Arts Editor Alicia Dofelmier’s mom, Irma Dofelmier, … [Read more...] about Through the Generations: Blue and Orange Runs in the Family
Staff Ed: Despite AI, Journalism Industry’s Future Shines Bright
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Ken Griffey Jr., MLB hall of famer, is known for many things — hitting over 600 home runs and wearing his hat backwards during the Home Run … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Despite AI, Journalism Industry’s Future Shines Bright