Photo by Emily Shaw There should not have been a historic blizzard the weekend of my 16th birthday. Blizzards are common during winter in my small corner of western Kansas — but never at the end of April. As cows wandered the highway due to high drifts against fences, the snow melted away into the next 80-degree weekend. I then had a stark revelation: this was climate … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Letter from the Editor
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Aquila Theatre Presents ‘Pride & Prejudice’ at Smothers Theatre
The Smothers Theatre stage is set for the production to begin Oct. 4. Pepperdine's theater was the second tour stop for Aquila Theatre's "Pride & Prejudice." Photos by Sammie Wuensche Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is one of the most quintessential classic romantic comedies, said Desiree Sanchez, artistic director for Aquila Theatre’s adaptation of "Pride & … [Read more...] about Aquila Theatre Presents ‘Pride & Prejudice’ at Smothers Theatre
New Latina Sorority Comes to Pepperdine
Art by Vivian Hista Lambda Theta Nu is an international sorority founded in 1986 with a mission to introduce opportunities for and support Latina women as they give back to their communities, according to the sorority's national website. Senior Paulina Gandara, who is of Mexican descent, is one of the founders of Lambda Theta Nu at Pepperdine and said she is passionate about … [Read more...] about New Latina Sorority Comes to Pepperdine
Sharon Wakio Advocates for International Students
Photo by Caroline Conder Having served multiple roles in the Pepperdine community, Sharon Wakio said supporting international students is one of her biggest passions. Wakio, the assistant director of Residence Life for International Students, said this passion of hers began when she earned a scholarship as an undergraduate student working at Boise State University’s … [Read more...] about Sharon Wakio Advocates for International Students
Opinion: Newsroom Staff Must be More Racially Diverse
A newsroom with racially diverse staff is the first step toward creating thoughtful, racially diverse news coverage. Without a variety of backgrounds among professional journalists reporting on diverse issues, mainstream news consumers might question the validity of a media organization’s content. As of 2018, people of color made up only 23% of newsroom staff in the United … [Read more...] about Opinion: Newsroom Staff Must be More Racially Diverse
