Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Social media was created to be a wonderful tool to stay in touch with friends, family and favorite public personalities. However, it is now altering into a smoke screen for the real life of users. I've … [Read more...] about Opinion: Negative Reliance Upon Social Media Is Too Much
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Organizations Begin Recruitment for Spring Semester
Members of Gamma Phi Beta table on main campus for spring recruitment. Many organizations participated in spring recruitment to bring in new members. Photo courtesy of Alexa NeagleThe new semester is underway and spring recruitment is too.Active members of Greek organizations, businesses and science fraternities said they are excited to welcome new members into their … [Read more...] about Organizations Begin Recruitment for Spring Semester
Fraternity and Sorority Life Recruitment Size Sets a New Record
New members of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority gather as a group for the first time on bid night. After five days of recruitment, students received a letter naming which sorority, if any, chose them. Photo courtesy of Sasha AmirmokriIn the final two weeks of September, students dressed in their favorite attire — and mask — and put their best foot forward, preparing … [Read more...] about Fraternity and Sorority Life Recruitment Size Sets a New Record
New Fraternity Provides Community for Science Majors
The founding Class of Beta Psi Omega poses outside of Smothers Theatre on Initiation Day. Photos courtesy of Andrew Fest Pepperdine's social and business fraternities, sororities and honor societies provide a sense of community for students on campus. Beta Psi Omega, the university's newest science fraternity, is no different. Beta Psi Omega came to Pepperdine in the fall of … [Read more...] about New Fraternity Provides Community for Science Majors
Go Greek!
Greek life has developed a negative stigma. There always seems to be headlines about a chapter being disbanded from a university due to various reasons. Yet, there are more benefits to Greek life than negatives.Coming to Pepperdine from Arkansas, I was very worried about making friends. It was scary to move halfway across the country knowing virtually no one.For me, Greek life … [Read more...] about Go Greek!