First-year Ben Ayalew said he advises other first-generation students to try new things and take advantage of the opportunities and resources provided. "Take advantage of all the opportunities that you can get," Ayalew said. "I think something that I've really been trying to do throughout my college experience is like getting all the opportunities I can, applying for … [Read more...] about First and Foremost: First-Year Ben Ayalew Speaks on the First-Gen Community
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Expressionists Coffeehouse Congregates Creativity & Community
Expressionists' adviser John Struloeff reads his poem "Malibu Canyon Tunnel" in the Intercultural Affairs Lounge on March 13. Seven students performed, and Struloeff was the only professor to attend and share. Photos by Faith Oh Tucked away in the Intercultural Affairs lounge on the first floor of the HAWC, the Expressionists Coffeehouse welcomed students to an evening of … [Read more...] about Expressionists Coffeehouse Congregates Creativity & Community
Pepperdine Mock Trial Provides Community, Competition and Career Skills
Pepperdine Mock Trial members pose for a picture after a competition at UC Berkeley on Nov. 6. The team argued a case about a plane crash and who should be held liable, Sagona said. Photo courtesy of Katie Donovan Pepperdine Mock Trial allows students to get first-hand courtroom and legal experience while being part of a community, said Alexandra Sagona, Seaver College … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mock Trial Provides Community, Competition and Career Skills
Opinion: Suffering In Silence Is A Refusal To Be Human
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Suffering is inevitable in the lives of all human beings. Christians inherently bear the responsibility of original sin from the fall of Adam. Even those who don’t hold any divine beliefs have come to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Suffering In Silence Is A Refusal To Be Human
Walking in Faith: Pepperdine Students Share Their Spiritual Journeys
The Well worship team performs songs of praise in the Amphitheatre on Jan. 26. The worship team performs during The Well service every Thursday evening during the academic year. Photo by Colton Rubsamen Since 1937, Pepperdine has embraced its founding principles of encouraging students to live lives full of faith and purpose, according to the school's History webpage. While … [Read more...] about Walking in Faith: Pepperdine Students Share Their Spiritual Journeys