Hispanic Studies Professor Roshawnda Derrick said she is passionate about ending the stigmatism surrounding code-switching among bilingual speakers. Derrik is determined to help students develop a deepened cultural worldview.
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Hope Lockwood Encourages Gender Identity Exploration
Hope Lockwood, a Pepperdine junior who identifies as non-binary, discusses the difference between gender and sex, as well as the importance of freedom to explore and express gender identity without the weight of societal constructs.
Love Knows No Bounds
Throughout the 21st century, interracial relationships have become more common and accepted in society. Three couples within the Pepperdine community discuss their experiences being a part of interracial relationships and the challenges and lessons that come with it.
Nicole Wong’s Blossoming Cultural Confidence
Photo by Megan Williams Being a third culture student, senior Nicole Wong has grown more confident in opening up about her cultural upbringing through her journey of personal identity and growth. Wong — a Liberal Arts for Education major and Multimedia Design minor — grew up facing cultural differences between Hong Kong, Shanghai and America. […]
Clothing Across Cultures
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How One Delicious Salad Can Create Global Citizens
With a long history of forced assimilation and cultural erasure, is the “Great American Melting Pot” really all that great? Many scholars prefer the metaphor of “Great American Chopped Salad” and a great example of that is right in Pepperdine’s backyard.
Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Students speak out about their hopes for Pepperdine’s potential GE curriculum changes, expected to be implemented by fall 2023. New requirements will bring a culture shift to Pepperdine, and students have opinions on what this should look like.
Pepp Deliberates Over a New GE Curriculum
Pepperdine General Education requirements are on track to change in the next two years, and students and faculty alike hope for a more individualized and diverse course load. With no changes in Pepperdine’s GEs in over 20 years, Paul Begin, associate dean of Curriculum and General Education, said the University is ready to take action to fit the prevailing student needs.
Body and Soul: Admire the Heart of Melrose Avenue
Just an hour away from Pepperdine, Melrose Avenue is a hotspot for students looking for a trendy and cultural place to shop. The street is alive with art, dining, shops and much more.
International Students Return to Campus, Sharing Excitement and Challenges
Returning to Pepperdine for the fall 2021 semester is exciting for all students, but international students especially expressed a sense of gratitude. International students shared their perspective on the social, academic and personal importance of being on campus while also appreciating the lessons they learned from the challenges of remote classes.