Mejia and Mendoza in San Francisco | Photo courtesy of Melissa Mejia Two Pepperdine sophomores formed a bond over much more than their shared experience as transfer students.Melissa Mejia and Isabella Mendoza are roommates in Eden House, but soon after moving in, the two realized their passion for Latino culture connected them on a deeper level.Both Mejia and Mendoza are … [Read more...] about Hermanas Unidas: Pepp Students Strive to Start a Latina Sorority on Campus
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Students and Faculty Wear Black to Remember 50th Anniversary of Larry Kimmons’ Death
Dozens of Pepperdine students and faculty members wore all black clothing Tuesday, March 12 to honor the life of Larry Donnell Kimmons and remember the 50th anniversary of his tragic death. On March 12, 1969, a Pepperdine security guard shot and killed Kimmons — an unarmed, 15-year-old African-American — when he tried to use the gymnasium basketball courts on the original … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty Wear Black to Remember 50th Anniversary of Larry Kimmons’ Death
Spring Admit Survival Guide
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Starting college is a difficult and exciting transition, especially if you're a spring admit. The flowers are blooming, classes are starting, friend groups have formed and you feel ... well, lost. No need to fear, here are the top five tips on how to survive being a spring admit at Pepperdine University. #1 Get Involved There … [Read more...] about Spring Admit Survival Guide
Students Snap for ‘Epiphany’ Poetry Night
Photos by Caroline Edwards Pepperdine's convocation event was an evening of snaps, slam poetry and epiphanies. Pepperdine's Black Student Association, Multicultural Theatre Project, Intercultural Affairs Office and the Institute for Entertainment Media and Culture teamed up to present "Epiphany," a slam poetry event, for its 18th season. The event was part of … [Read more...] about Students Snap for ‘Epiphany’ Poetry Night
‘Black Panther’ Will Change the Game
Art by Peau PorotesanoMarvel’s “Black Panther” won’t be hitting theaters for another few weeks, but it refuses to stop breaking records anytime soon. “Black Panther” is the first of its kind, and its record-breaking pre-release popularity has the potential to tie in multiple generations of Black moviegoers in a way that has never been done … [Read more...] about ‘Black Panther’ Will Change the Game
