Irene Ruiz smiles for a photo in the shop she works at on Olvera Street, where she sells Mexican-imported items like pottery and leather goods. Photos by Megan Williams Colorful flags wave and the smell of Los Angeles’ most famous taquitos float through the air as Mariachi music plays and vendors call out in Spanish from their booths. This is Olvera Street — a little slice of … [Read more...] about How One Delicious Salad Can Create Global Citizens
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Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Graphic by Ali Levens Pepperdine plans to reform the General Education core curriculum in fall 2023, removing some requirements and implementing a diversity course. With this new curriculum could come a new student experience, and students have strong opinions on how and what changes should be made. A Nov. 4 Graphic survey of 66 students found 92% of respondents said they … [Read more...] about Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Pepp Deliberates Over a New GE Curriculum
Graphic by Ali Levens Potential reforms to the General Education curriculum are on the horizon at Pepperdine. After five years of discussions within the University, the GE Review Committee will come together to debate and finalize the proposed changes this year. The GE curriculum at Pepperdine looks almost identical to the curriculum 35 years ago, said Paul Begin, … [Read more...] about Pepp Deliberates Over a New GE Curriculum
International Students Return to Campus, Sharing Excitement and Challenges
Sophomore Pinn Jinkaojai arrives at the airport in Thailand on July 29 to fly to the United States. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Jinkaojai's 2020 visa expired, delaying her move to California. Photo courtesy of Pinn JinkaojaiAs excitement grows for a normal school year to begin, Pepperdine international students are particularly grateful for the return to campus.International … [Read more...] about International Students Return to Campus, Sharing Excitement and Challenges
Opinion: Pepperdine’s Failures in Shanghai Should Not Stop Students From Learning More About China
Art by Nicole Wong Dean of Seaver College Michael Feltner announced the permanent closure of the international program in Shanghai to the Pepperdine community via email March 10. The decision to close this particular program at this time brought some dissatisfaction and disappointment from students. Pepperdine's cancellation of the Shanghai program exposes the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine’s Failures in Shanghai Should Not Stop Students From Learning More About China
