Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. With the 2025-26 academic year starting, I have been thinking about activities on campus I would like to participate in this year. During my time at Pepperdine, I have been a part of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), … [Read more...] about Opinion: Lack of ICA Support Raises Alarm Bells
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Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Clarification: PGM met with leaders for the Hub for Spiritual Life after this story was published. In that meeting, Hub leaders informed the Graphic staff they are actively creating ways for students involved in sorority … [Read more...] about Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment
Students Learn and Build Community Through Neurodiversity Student Association
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term which includes differences in brain functioning such as autism, dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to a 2024 YouGov poll, 19% of Americans identify as neurodiverse.At Pepperdine, students who are part of the Neurodiversity Student Association (NSA) come together to foster friendship and educate others on … [Read more...] about Students Learn and Build Community Through Neurodiversity Student Association
An Invitation to Wellness
My perception of health has varied greatly over the years.As a child, I knew health only to be whether or not I was physically ill. Middle school taught me the importance of physical fitness through sports, and in high school I learned that my faith needed to be nurtured, developing my comprehension of spiritual health. College stirred up a whole new understanding of mental … [Read more...] about An Invitation to Wellness
Veritas: More Than Just A Yoga Studio
Veritas is more than just a yoga studio. It’s a community center.Co-founders Sydney Strabala and her fiancé Joshua Royse serve as joint CEOs for the studio located in the Malibu Country Mart. The journey to health and wellness is a winding path, but the Veritas Yoga community preaches that having people to walk with is critical to reaching one’s … [Read more...] about Veritas: More Than Just A Yoga Studio