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Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home

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isArt by Sybil Zhang Pepperdine prides itself on incredible International Programs, and many students consider it the highlight of their academic careers. But with terrorist attacks like the one in Parsons Green Tube station in London on Sept. 15, there is mounting concern over student safety while abroad. These kind of events are a reality and students should prepare … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home

Pepperdine Acknowledges Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoVarious groups across campus, such as SGA and the Counseling Center, will hold events to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout April, including the Pepperdine Theater Department's U.S. premiere of "The Interference." The play, which opened Wednesday and will run through Saturday, discusses the reality of sexual assault.Freshman Buddy … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Acknowledges Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Pepperdine Students Show Political Activism

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Data Collection and Visualization by Hope HesslenFreshman Jake Amble said he is doing whatever it takes to follow the upcoming presidential election, even if that means he has to watch presidential debates in the lobby of his dorm.“We may very well be witnessing the craziest election in modern American history," Amble said. "We have literally seen candidates bark like a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Show Political Activism

Internet Convenience Leads to Slacktivism

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Art by Christopher ChenIn our social media-inundated age, activism in the form of physical action is far less prominent than it has been in times past. There are less marches and protests. It's hard to imagine 200,000 people marching on Washington nowadays. It’s not that people have become less aware of injustice or issues that call for awareness and action, but the … [Read more...] about Internet Convenience Leads to Slacktivism

Psi Upsilon Raises a Record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Charity

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Photos by Berkley Mason Psi Upsilon's 10th annual Psi U Think You Can Dance philanthropic event sold out Friday night, raising a record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now, a charitable organization that aids in raising awareness for Paralysis. The competition gives fraternities and sororities the opportunity to compose their own dance performances and compete in front of … [Read more...] about Psi Upsilon Raises a Record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Charity