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SGA Updates Students on Semester Plans

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Photo by Nicole SpaffordThe Student Government Association held an interactive forum Wednesday, Oct. 24 to discuss their overarching goals for the semester, which include extending library hours, funding reusable straws and increasing engagement with the student body.President Austin Welch, Executive Vice President Mariela Toledo and senators from each grade took to the center … [Read more...] about SGA Updates Students on Semester Plans

Congressmen Visit Pepperdine to Discuss Bipartisan Teamwork

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Photos Courtesy of letsfixwashington.comTwo former congressmen added Pepperdine to their tour schedule for the speaker series, “Reaching Across the Aisle,” a conversation on the rebellion and necessity of bipartisan teamwork.Pepperdine Libraries hosted “Reaching Across the Aisle: Congressman David Jolly (R-FI) and Patrick Murphy (D-FI) in Conversation,” … [Read more...] about Congressmen Visit Pepperdine to Discuss Bipartisan Teamwork

Pepperdine Releases First Draft of New Good Samaritan Policy

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In the wake of a semester of controversy and conversation over the Good Samaritan policy, Pepperdine administration released a first draft of a revised and clarified policy. Dean of Students Mark Davis said the new draft was developed with an emphasis on student input. The primary objective in creating a new Good Samaritan policy was for the sake of clarity, according to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Releases First Draft of New Good Samaritan Policy

Letter to the Editor: Students Renew Faith in Civil Discourse

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Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Dear Pepperdine Students, I attended the Ben … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Students Renew Faith in Civil Discourse

Ben Shapiro Talks Acceptable Political Discourse, Racism and Calls Out Pepperdine ‘Bitch Fest’

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Photos by Cassandra Stephenson Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro shared his views on acceptable discourse, White privilege and institutionalized racism with members of the Pepperdine community Tuesday night in a lecture and Q&A. In what he dubbed one of the “best” lectures he has attended on college campuses around the U.S., Shapiro said his overall goal … [Read more...] about Ben Shapiro Talks Acceptable Political Discourse, Racism and Calls Out Pepperdine ‘Bitch Fest’