Junior Ginger Jacobs smiles among the flowers on Pepperdine’s campus. Jacobs wore her Hamsa hand earrings — a Hindu symbol meaning 'Do not be afraid.' Photos by Lucian HimesAt Nepal-Tibet Imports in the small town of Fort Collins, Colorado, a miniature statue of the Virgin Mary sits high upon a shelf, right next to statues of Hindu deities Ganesha and Shiva.The … [Read more...] about Religion, It’s Bigger than a Checkbox
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Opinion: Growing Up in Multiple Faiths Transformed My Spirituality
Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I was raised by a Roman Catholic mother and a Conservative Jewish father, both immigrants to the United States. As a first generation American in these religions, I formed my perspective of the world and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Growing Up in Multiple Faiths Transformed My Spirituality
People of Pepperdine: Salina Perez
Photo by Chad Jimenez “I am president of Latino Student Association this year and I am also VP of Finance for Crossroads. I am an ally and advocate for all ethnicities, races, sexualities, and just anyone who are kind of the outliers because I do identify myself as an outlier. One of my goals is to mesh those communities because I know within the Latino community, many … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Salina Perez
College Shapes Student’s Faith Perspectives
Photos by Milan LoiaconoFor many students, college is a time for newfound independence. With that, their religious views may change."The young adult years of many Americans are marked by a clear decline in outward religious expression, which is widely thought to hit bottom during — and perhaps because of — the college experience," according to a study published in … [Read more...] about College Shapes Student’s Faith Perspectives