Written by Nathan HeardArt by Aliya EdwardsA rose bush requires intentional care.It’s a piece of work to keep it healthy,but a piece of work that is rewarding. Roses smell sweet, a scent unparalleled,a paragon of the process of perfection,but the process takes effort. Because every rose has thorns,and if left unattended it becomes easyfor the thorns to outpace the … [Read more...] about Rose Bush
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Crossroads: Learn to Love the Rainbow
Art by Peau Porotesano Love is love is love. How often does that need to be said? It is 2018, surely the world would know this by now and be accepting and loving of all members of our community. Unfortunately, this is not the case.The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) recently published a study conducted by the Harris Poll, and picked up by many other … [Read more...] about Crossroads: Learn to Love the Rainbow
People of Pepperdine: Priscilla Magana
Photo by Chad Jimenez “My family influences me because they have been there for me since day one and they always support me and motivate me to do what I love. My friends and family are what really defines me. I like to be really intentional with every relationship that I have rather than just having a lot of shallow relationships. I like to go deep into friendships. And with … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Priscilla Magana
Cultivating the SEED of Diversity
Settled in for its second year, SEED has doubled in faculty participation since Pepperdine implemented the diversity training program last year. This year, 59 staff and faculty will participate in the program. Members of the Pepperdine staff and faculty have voluntarily undergone diversity and inclusion training. Diversity training was part of a list of demands made by … [Read more...] about Cultivating the SEED of Diversity
Arts Involvement Brings More To Academic And Personal Growth
Photos by Gabby GontaRunning through the backstage door with backpack in hand, sophomore Theater and Advertising major Lauren Jennerjohn races from a four-hour class on the opposite side of campus to Smothers Theatre, just in time for warmups and mic check.The call-board hallway bustles with noise as actors and crew members shuffle between the stage and the dressing room, … [Read more...] about Arts Involvement Brings More To Academic And Personal Growth