Photos by Terra AtwoodMatika Wilbur, award-winning photographer of Native American descent, presented her lecture, "Changing the Way We See Native America: Dismantling Native American Stereotypes" in Elkins Auditorium on March 21. The event marked the fourth lecture of the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series of the 2016-2017 school year, with the goal to promote diverse … [Read more...] about Distinguished Photographer Challenges Indigenous Stereotypes
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Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills
Photos by Lidia Bayne The Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT) began its monthly show with two teams of performers, "Zygote" and "La La Land- I Mean Moonlight," in a fast paced dance-off that immediately drew the audience into the show. PIT, which has been going on for 16 years, entertained audience members of all ages with improvised sketches, songs and dances March 10. Two … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills
Best Places to Cry on Campus Now that Trump is President
Art by Peau Porotesano The world seems to be rendered a darker shade since the election this past November. Shrouded in uncertainty about what our nation might hold, it can be difficult to navigate this new political terrain in a productive and meaningful way. The Pepperdine campus has equipped students with the precise spaces to organize, to learn, to protest and to … [Read more...] about Best Places to Cry on Campus Now that Trump is President
Diversity Summit Sparks Inclusion
Photos by Milan Loiacono Students from Pepperdine, Vanguard, Biola and Westmont universities and speakers from ReNew Partnerships gathered Saturday for The Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Elkins Auditorium. ReNew Partnerships is an organization based out of Ohio whose purpose is to "foster ethnic unity in the body of Christ" to discuss cross-cultural relations. "I … [Read more...] about Diversity Summit Sparks Inclusion
Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine
Photo Courtesy of Climate Calling The second annual Climate Calling conference took place during Pepperdine's Climate Calling week from April 6 to 8. It included a keynote address by climate activist Bill McKibben, a film screening and student presentations. McKibben’s keynote address is also part of the Malibu Library Speaker Series. Professor of Religion Chris Doran … [Read more...] about Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine