Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Clarification: PGM met with leaders for the Hub for Spiritual Life after this story was published. In that meeting, Hub leaders informed the Graphic staff they are actively creating ways for students involved in sorority … [Read more...] about Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment
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‘Love Island’ Comes to Pepperdine
A hot new event has entered Malibu's campus.Pepperdine's event planning group, The Board, hosted a community building engagement Sept. 6 with all things "Love Island." From the games to the water bottles, it almost felt like the real show, Brooke Bakken, The Board event planner, said."Basically, we [Bakken's committee] love 'Love Island,'" Bakken said. "We just wanted to bring … [Read more...] about ‘Love Island’ Comes to Pepperdine
NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students
New Student Orientation (NSO) at Pepperdine is a program that provides a full week of events for new students and parents to equip them for their time at Pepperdine. Returning students share what inspired their roles as NSO leaders and their experience so far. Ximena Parra is a junior who joined her friends in the fun of being an NSO leader this year. "One of my best … [Read more...] about NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students
New Latina Sorority Comes to Pepperdine
Art by Vivian Hista Lambda Theta Nu is an international sorority founded in 1986 with a mission to introduce opportunities for and support Latina women as they give back to their communities, according to the sorority's national website. Senior Paulina Gandara, who is of Mexican descent, is one of the founders of Lambda Theta Nu at Pepperdine and said she is passionate about … [Read more...] about New Latina Sorority Comes to Pepperdine
LGBTQ+ Students Share Their Experiences in Greek Life
Art by Autumn Hardwick When junior Ryan Bresingham came to Pepperdine, the thought of joining a fraternity was not something he was interested in. Bresingham, like many out LGBTQ+ college students, thought a fraternity wasn't for him. Three years later, Bresingham now serves as the Pepperdine Interfraternity Council President and Vice President of Communications for … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Students Share Their Experiences in Greek Life