The Graphic's SGA reporter Allison Lee met with current SGA President Edward Adutwum to review nine of SGA's resolutions passed in the 2016-2017 school year. SGA passed a total of 49 resolutions. 1. Shuttle Pilot Program: SGA, spearheaded by Executive Vice President Hope Hesslen, started a shuttle pilot program in the fall of 2016 where students were able to sign up for free … [Read more...] about SGA Moving Forward
Beloved Community Initiative
Staff Editorial: Students Should Care About SGA
Art by Peau PorotesanoAlthough sometimes it can seem as if student government is a trivial group and the results of the election don't matter, this is not the case. The Student Government Association (SGA) is a proactive group elected by the student body that advocates on behalf of the student body to the administration, and as such, students should care about who they elect … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Students Should Care About SGA
Beloved Community Initiative Holds Student-Led Conversation on Gender
Photos by Kayla LeeA panel of students spoke about the inaccurate stereotype of Pepperdine students as surf-centered, tall blondes at a convocation event titled He Said, She Said on March 23.The Beloved Community Initiative held the event as their semesterly convocation, discussing gender in honor of Women's History Month, said Isabella Ordaz, co-director and founder of the … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Initiative Holds Student-Led Conversation on Gender
Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
Photos by Channa SteinmetzPepperdine’s student-run organization, Beloved Community, held their first open mic night Friday, Feb.17 in the Sandbar. Students were welcomed by warm coffee, cupcakes, upbeat music and a call to conversation. Performances ranged from singing to spoken word, and afterward, the mic was open to anyone who had a thought or story to share.Student … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
Students Start Beloved Community Initiative
Photo Courtesy of Isabella Ordaz Two Pepperdine students who said they are passionate about the idea of fostering community have started the Beloved Community Initiative, a plan to bring Pepperdine students together and create community. Sophomore Isabella Ordaz and senior Omari Allen said they have a passion for the school and its community and plan to start the Beloved … [Read more...] about Students Start Beloved Community Initiative
