Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine One of the most common phrases used throughout our Pepperdine experience is “Family," as often mentioned by students, faculty and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Waves Support Waves
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Latinx Students Build Community Amid New Immigration Policies
Following President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the implementation of his new immigration policies, Latinx students are coming together to support one another during a time of uncertainty.Since taking office, Trump has issued a mass deportation plan — that targets all undocumented immigrants regardless of their criminal record, according to ABC News. Under this … [Read more...] about Latinx Students Build Community Amid New Immigration Policies
‘We Go Through This as a Whole’: Students Find Community in Devastation
The smoke clears, the ash settles and the light emerges once again. In recent years, the Pepperdine community has come together in times of loss and devastation, senior Helena Mekuanint said. The past month hosted a number of wildfires, threatening structures across Southern California. “Honestly, being a senior at Pepperdine right now, every year there’s been something … [Read more...] about ‘We Go Through This as a Whole’: Students Find Community in Devastation
Opinion: Find Jesus Through Los Angeles Fires
Seeing what has happened in Los Angeles is absolutely devastating and I understand the pain that many are experiencing. More than 16,000 homes have been lost in the Palisades, Eaton, Hughes and Sunset fires, according to CalMatters.I can't imagine being excited to ring in a new year only for your home to be lost a week in. There are many people who have no idea where to go, and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Jesus Through Los Angeles Fires
Staff Editorial: Lean on Community in Times of Tragedy
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. To say the Pepperdine community has been through a lot in the past month and half would be an understatement. Instead of studying for … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Lean on Community in Times of Tragedy
