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Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display

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A woman sits and reflects on the tragedies of 9/11 at the annual Waves of Flags display at Pepperdine University. The memorial lasts from Sept. 9 to 25 and honors the victims of the terrorist attacks 20 years ago. Photos by Abby Wilt 2,977 flags. 2,977 lives. The annual Waves of Flags display flew over Alumni Park Sept. 11, and 180 Pepperdine volunteers set up 2,977 flags to … [Read more...] about Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display

Pepperdine Honors 9/11 Victims on Alumni

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Photos courtesy of Ron HallPepperdine and Malibu community members gathered on Alumni Park to commemorate those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11 attacks on its 18th anniversary.The longstanding tradition has been to hold the memorial at Hero’s Garden. Along with the location change, this year marks the first time Pepperdine incorporated a symbolic placement of the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Honors 9/11 Victims on Alumni

Ban the Confederate flag for a better society

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Art by Chris Chen Everyone loves to honor their past, and for most, their past is connected to where they live. The easiest way to show pride in where you live is by waving your country’s flag, which encompasses its entire history. What happens, though, when a group of people within a nation claim another flag as their own? Visit the South of the United States, and you’ll … [Read more...] about Ban the Confederate flag for a better society