The "Hidden Figures" film poster depicts Janelle Monáe, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer portraying their respective roles as Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, who worked at NASA during the 1960s. "Hidden Figures" grossed for $326 million worldwide. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios “Hidden Figures” (2017) tells the true story of three brilliant … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ Tells an Important but Over-Simplified Story
Grace Wood
Turning Coal into Diamonds: How Senior Eve Gay Started a Jewelry Business during COVID-19
Jeweler Eve Gay poses for a promotional photo for her jewelry company STONED in Malibu in January. Gay said she developed the idea for her business in March when quarantine began and launched her company in November. Photos courtesy of Eve Gay Senior International Management major Eve Gay said moving back to her hometown of Jacksonville, Fla., during the pandemic provided … [Read more...] about Turning Coal into Diamonds: How Senior Eve Gay Started a Jewelry Business during COVID-19
Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
Art by Leah Bae In a time when many are limiting the amount of interaction they have with other people, support groups — even in a virtual setting — can be an important part of the healing journey. It is important to note the difference between support groups and group therapy. Group therapy is a form of mental health treatment where a mental health professional brings … [Read more...] about Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
Staff Editorial: Unplug and Unwind However You Are Able
Art by Madeline Duvall This is not the semester anyone wanted. Pepperdine requiring electronic devices to attend classes and participate in any semblance of campus culture makes detaching from technology more difficult and necessary than ever before. In August, the University shared an article on Twitter by Graziadio Business School Professor Cristel Russell explaining “how … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Unplug and Unwind However You Are Able
Greek Organizations Reevaluate What It Means To Be a Member of Greek Life in 2020
Art by Ally ArmstrongEditor's Note: Grace Wood is a member of Pepperdine's chapter of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women.In a year that has witnessed a global pandemic and a demand for racial justice, the meaning of Greek life is changing as Greek organizations reconcile their online existence and navigate a political and social climate that won’t tolerate racist practices … [Read more...] about Greek Organizations Reevaluate What It Means To Be a Member of Greek Life in 2020