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Seasoned Members of Community Share Wisdom with Students

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Editor’s Note: The writer of the story interviewed Jackie Ferrari, who conducted the interviews with the six staff members.Before graduating, senior Jackie Ferrari wanted to reach out to seasoned members of the community she’s in regular contact with for wisdom to share with students. She said she did so because she believes wisdom is what all young people need as … [Read more...] about Seasoned Members of Community Share Wisdom with Students

Pepperdine Offers Community a Space for Solace

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Students and faculty sit in the prayer service at Stauffer Chapel on Jan. 30. In times of community need, University Chaplain Sara Barton wrote in a Jan. 30 email to the Graphic she prays to be a good listener. Photo by Samantha Torre In response to the body camera footage of Tyre Nichols' arrest, Seaver College is holding time for supportive measures for students, giving them … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Offers Community a Space for Solace

Silent Allies

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Art by Madeline DuvallAt Pepperdine, one can find stickers on professors' doors signaling the office as a safe space. Email lines for some identify personal pronouns, and there are many faculty and staff who speak to challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces on our campuses — and their willingness to love and support these students all the more.Students have been on the front … [Read more...] about Silent Allies

Pepperdine Discontinues Weddings in Stauffer Chapel

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Photo by Milan LoiaconoPepperdine University said it would discontinue its tradition of hosting weddings in Stauffer Chapel. The revision of their policy comes as a result of logistical challenges from hosting weddings presented, as well as complications with Pepperdine’s tax-exempt status. Provost Rick Marrs said Stauffer Chapel has not always been available for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Discontinues Weddings in Stauffer Chapel

Pepperdine Community Reacts to Pittsburgh Shooting

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoIn response to the tragic Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the Pepperdine community, especially the Jewish community, is calling for civil discourse, demonstrations of love and continued support to promote peace on campus. "Cultures need to come together because this is not something anybody wants to have happen in their community," Monica Welsh, program … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Reacts to Pittsburgh Shooting