Lunar New Year is a vibrant time of festivity in Asia when families gather around tables of fragrant dishes and streets light up with festivities. Feb. 10 will commence the Year of the Dragon. While studying at Pepperdine's Malibu campus, Asian international and diaspora students find ways to carry out Lunar New Year traditions. Marking the start of a new lunisolar cycle, … [Read more...] about Students Embrace Tradition Celebrating Lunar New Year
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Latinx Community Share the Pride They Feel for Their Heritage
Though Hispanic Heritage month ended Oct. 15, community members said the reality of being Latinx plays a pivotal role in their identities and experiences — both within their own community and in predominately white spaces such as Pepperdine. The term "Hispanic" refers to someone who was born, or descends from, a Spanish-speaking country, while the term "Latinx" refers to … [Read more...] about Latinx Community Share the Pride They Feel for Their Heritage
More than 30 Days: Students Look Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
Before Hispanic Heritage Month ends Oct. 15, people across America and at Pepperdine will celebrate with food and time with friends and family to reconnect with their culture, said Ame Cividanes, Spanish Professor and LSA Advisor. Sept. 15, is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, where people of Latinx descent can have a greater focus on celebrating their heritage, … [Read more...] about More than 30 Days: Students Look Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
Pepperdine Celebrates its Bright Light at Founder’s Day 2023
Members of the Pepperdine community, past and present, gathered Wednesday for Pepperdine’s annual Founder’s Day celebration in Firestone Fieldhouse. Founder’s Day paid homage to the university’s founder George Pepperdine and commemorated the beginning of Pepperdine’s 87th academic year. President Jim Gash spoke on the 2023-2024 academic year’s theme of “Light." … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates its Bright Light at Founder’s Day 2023
Galentine’s Day Gatherings Solidify Student Friendships
Mia Boyd, Ellie Torgerson and Morgan Purdy (left to right) pose for a photo outside of the Caf. Tri Delta hosted a variety of events for Tri Love Week in honor of Valentine's Day for the Pepperdine community. Photo courtesy of Tri Delta Instagram Every Feb. 14, couples traditionally celebrate their love with standard romantic tactics such as going out to dinner and buying more … [Read more...] about Galentine’s Day Gatherings Solidify Student Friendships
