Art by Xander Hayes When abroad, Pepperdine students often speak of homesickness. For 9.95 percent of Seaver, that is a constant reality. According to the admissions website, this 9.95 percent of international students hail mainly from China (28.97 percent), Indonesia (10.34 percent), South Korea (7.97 percent), Canada (4.83 percent) and India (3.10 percent). For an … [Read more...] about In the Name of Diversity
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I’m black and I’m in a war
Editor’s Note: Each week, The Joshua Gray “GRAYDE” column will present a collection of opinions based on Gray’s personal experiences “grayding” current cultural perceptions and challenging our societal progression toward a better future. I’m in a war. I’m a black man. I’m in a war that neither the majority of Pepperdine nor the majority of America has fought. I’m an … [Read more...] about I’m black and I’m in a war
New York Times to be distributed on campus daily
The New York Times will be available to students on campus for free within the next couple weeks, according to Student Government Association President Demisse Selassie. SGA passed the resolution March 5 to have 50 issues of the Times delivered to campus daily; the papers will probably be available in three places on campus. The locations have not yet been determined, but … [Read more...] about New York Times to be distributed on campus daily
Thiebaud prints the bizarre
Photos Courtesy of Wayne Thiebaud Artist Wayne Thiebaud’s work graces the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art for the museum’s 20th anniversary. On Jan. 11, the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art unveiled Wayne Thiebaud: Works on Paper, 1948-2004, an exhibition of Thiebaud’s prints. The works on display not only show his interest in the mundane but also his unique method … [Read more...] about Thiebaud prints the bizarre
Community explores culture
Photo by Chirag Patel Students meet Pepperdine at the annual CultureFest and ClubFair The 5th annual CultureFest and ClubFair, sponsored by Intercultural Affairs and the Inter-Club Council, provided students with a chance to learn more about the ethnicities and various clubs that represent the Pepperdine community. On Wednesday in Joslyn Plaza. Visitors were able to … [Read more...] about Community explores culture
