Design by Ali Levens | File Photos In describing the purpose of the Freedom Wall, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote the following in an email to the Graphic: "Speech and expression can be messy and difficult, but they cannot be impugned on a campus devoted to discerning truth, especially God’s truth. By providing a location for free expression and critical reflection on ideas … [Read more...] about History of the Freedom Wall
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Pepp Updates Student Code of Conduct for Title IX and COVID-19
Graphic by Ashley MowreaderA graphic depicting a search into the Pepperdine Student Code of Conduct.Pepperdine updated its Student Code of Conduct with changes to the Sexual Misconduct Policy and the Good Samaritan Policy as well as the creation of COVID-19 Interim Protocol for students.On Aug. 21, Dean of Students Mark Davis announced the changes as a follow-up to President … [Read more...] about Pepp Updates Student Code of Conduct for Title IX and COVID-19
Students Say They are Unsure of the Community Standards Judiciary Process
Each year, approximately 75 students are found in violation of the no-tolerance alcohol policy, Sharon Beard, associate dean of students for Community Standards, said. While students are dealing with being found guilty of the standard substance restrictions concerning on-campus intoxication and possession of alcohol, there are some discrepancies regarding how the Community … [Read more...] about Students Say They are Unsure of the Community Standards Judiciary Process
Unite Pepperdine By Promoting Positive Changes
Art by Caitlin RoarkUnite Pepp started out this semester with another demonstration. For the second time since this group’s creation last semester, they took over the Freedom Wall to bring a message to the Pepperdine community: Even though the Good Samaritan Policy was rewritten, more steps need to be taken for students to use it confidently. In order to keep all students … [Read more...] about Unite Pepperdine By Promoting Positive Changes
Unite Pepp Movement Continues Conversation on Good Samaritan Policy
Photo Courtesy of Elijah ZoarskiStudents corrected and graded the Good Samaritan Policy for a public display on the Freedom Wall on Thursday, Sept. 27. The seniors leading the Unite Pepp movement, Elijah Zoarski and Julia Donlon, utilized the Freedom Wall once again to spark a conversation about drugs and alcohol on campus. In April, Zoarski asked students to submit their most … [Read more...] about Unite Pepp Movement Continues Conversation on Good Samaritan Policy