Photos courtesy of the Pepperdine School of LawPepperdine Law School advocated and supported their heterogeneous student body last week with their annual Diversity Week. This consists of three consecutive days with an event on each day meant to honor a wide array of cultures: Global Village Day, Open Conversation and an interfaith diversity panel. The week began Tuesday Sept. … [Read more...] about Pepp Law Hosts Annual Diversity Week
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Twilight on the Pier Rocks Santa Monica
Photos by Maggie DavisA slight ocean breeze filled the air on Santa Monica Pier as concert-goers swayed to a coastal-sounding electric guitar. A saxophonist leaned into a microphone and began to play, sparking cheers from the audience. "This is a sing-along," said Oscar Santos, lead singer of Sister Mantos. "There are only four words: Planeta De El Amor."Through this, the band … [Read more...] about Twilight on the Pier Rocks Santa Monica
Oscars Noms Usher in Minority Excellence
Image Courtesy of the BSAThis years Oscar nominations are so refreshing and diverse coming off last year's “Oscars so White” scandal. As a young actress of color, this is so empowering and motivating to see.Often, I get asked what my "type" is, meaning which actresses with whom I compare. That question has always been difficult because there are few actresses … [Read more...] about Oscars Noms Usher in Minority Excellence
Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
Photos by Channa SteinmetzPepperdine’s student-run organization, Beloved Community, held their first open mic night Friday, Feb.17 in the Sandbar. Students were welcomed by warm coffee, cupcakes, upbeat music and a call to conversation. Performances ranged from singing to spoken word, and afterward, the mic was open to anyone who had a thought or story to share.Student … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
AKB Addresses DACA, Executive Orders and Campus Controversies at Town Hall
Photos by Brett BeanIn the light of President Trump’s recent policy changes — from his stated goal to replace Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to the executive order suspending the entrance of immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries — President Andrew K. Benton held an all-campus Town Hall in Elkins Auditorium on Feb. 15 to clear the air … [Read more...] about AKB Addresses DACA, Executive Orders and Campus Controversies at Town Hall
