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Breaking down barriers
SGA representative tackles cultural differences in freshman dorms Housing and Residence Life addresses sex, drugs and alcohol head-on to freshmen in the first months of college. But one of the most important changes that happens in college — interacting and living with people of different cultures — is not discussed at all, according to Nancy Kannampuzha, Student … [Read more...] about Breaking down barriers
Diversity milestone achieved
Art by Xander Hayes Seaver population is now 50 percent ethnic Diversity. It’s a common word with heavy implications. In recent years diversity has been a prominent area of interest for the administration, especially considering Pepperdine has been a predominantly white institution since its founding in 1937, according to Director of Admission Laura Kalinkewicz. In his … [Read more...] about Diversity milestone achieved
Staff Editorial: Unpacking diversity at Pepperdine
Art by Sacha Irick What can we say about the Miley Cyrus VMA performance? Trashy? Maybe. Controversial? Most definitely. Beaten to death by the media? Absolutely. But what should we really be focusing on here? Unfortunately, the Miley Cyrus conversation spilled over into the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech. MLK dreamed of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Unpacking diversity at Pepperdine
