Photo by Megan Williams The question “Where are you from?” seems fairly straightforward for most people. It’s usually answered with the name of a city, a state or a country, with little thought or worry for how to reply. For Communication Professor Diana Martinez, however, answering that question is not so easy. She immigrated to the United States from Ecuador as a child, and … [Read more...] about Diana Martinez Emphasizes Global Interconnectedness
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Nicholas Olson Finds Peace in His Romantic Relationship
Photo courtesy of Nicholas Olson Junior Biology major Nicholas Olson finds peace in both the world around him and the people in it. He finds peace in such varied locations as crowded cafes, Malibu canyons, hanging out at the beach or outdoors looking at the stars. But spending time with his girlfriend, Valentina Monteagudo, who he met while studying abroad in Buenos … [Read more...] about Nicholas Olson Finds Peace in His Romantic Relationship
Staff Editorial: The University Needs to Practice Transparent Communication
Art By Leah Bae Since March 2020, Pepperdine University has communicated in an unclear manner regarding COVID-19 updates, staffing changes, International Program updates and the future of the University. In a remote setting, it is vital for the University to provide transparent and timely information. This is not a new conversation in the Pepperdine community, and the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The University Needs to Practice Transparent Communication
Pepp Prof Profile: Communication Professor Diana Martínez Says Teaching at Pepperdine Is Her ‘Dream Job’
Assistant Professor of Communication Diana Martínez smiles for a faculty headshot for her previous position at the University of Houston in 2017. Martínez said she immediately felt welcomed by the Pepperdine community when she was hired in fall 2018 and loves her job. Photos courtesy of Diana Martínez Diana Martínez is an assistant professor of communication at … [Read more...] about Pepp Prof Profile: Communication Professor Diana Martínez Says Teaching at Pepperdine Is Her ‘Dream Job’
Yinjie Zhai Lets Food Do the Talking
Photo courtesy of Yinjie Zhai Senior advertising major Yinjie Zhai likes to eat, and when he found himself away from home, he did what some hungry college students do: He learned to cook. “When I started to live by myself — not with the family — I kind of missed [my grandfather’s] dishes,” Zhai said. “So, there’s one holiday vacation I go back and ask, ‘How do you cook … [Read more...] about Yinjie Zhai Lets Food Do the Talking
