Psychology Professor Steve Rouse (left) and his wife Stacy stand outside Stauffer Chapel on Easter in April 2025. Rouse was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer last fall, according to his CaringBridge page. Photo courtesy of Bradley GriffinThe Pepperdine community is mourning the loss of Steve Rouse, a father, husband, friend, Christian and Psychology professor who died … [Read more...] about Community Mourns Loss of Psychology Professor Steve Rouse
GSA Crossroads
Pepperdine College Democrats Hosts Renée Good Vigil
Christina Littlefield, professor of Journalism and Religion and Currents Magazine adviser, reads a "prayer of lament" during the Renée Good vigil in the Amphitheatre on Jan. 22. After each lamentation, most of the audience said "Lord have mercy" in unison with Littlefield. Photos by Oliver Evans Editor's Note: The Renée Good vigil took place the night before ICE agents fatally … [Read more...] about Pepperdine College Democrats Hosts Renée Good Vigil
Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. On Aug. 4, Pepperdine University announced the Board of Regents unanimously voted to extend President Jim Gash’s term by five years. Gash has been the president of Pepperdine for six years, and while some of the changes he … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended
Opinion: Lack of ICA Support Raises Alarm Bells
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. With the 2025-26 academic year starting, I have been thinking about activities on campus I would like to participate in this year. During my time at Pepperdine, I have been a part of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), … [Read more...] about Opinion: Lack of ICA Support Raises Alarm Bells
GSA Crossroads Hosts Record-Breaking Formal Amid Pushback Over Event Name
Students dance to Pink Pony Club at GSA formal April 7. The event hosted more than 86 people, students, alumni and faculty. Photo by Cassandra BarronPepperdine’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance Crossroads (GSA Crossroads) hosted the highest-attended formal in the history of the club amidst controversy surrounding the title of the event.For the advertisement of the event, … [Read more...] about GSA Crossroads Hosts Record-Breaking Formal Amid Pushback Over Event Name