In this episode of the Melanated Muckraker podcast, new host Halle Bowe dives into Black student leadership at Pepperdine University. https://soundcloud.com/pepp-graphic/highlighting-black-student-leaders-on-campus-w-halle-bowe?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The episode features junior Myles Dennis, senior Karesse Frizel, and senior … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Highlighting Black Student Leaders on Campus
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Opinion: The Rush to Return to In-Person Learning Poses Significant Risks for Faculty
Art by Ariana HenryAs of Feb. 15, there are 1,099 Spring 2022 COVID-19 cases in the Pepperdine community, 155 of which are employee cases according to the Pepperdine COVID-19 Dashboard. The Graphic reported student emotions in relation to returning to campus during a heightened wave of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County. Students expressed feelings of disappointment toward … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Rush to Return to In-Person Learning Poses Significant Risks for Faculty
Opinion: There Is a Need for More Faculty Diversity
Art by Mary KarapetyanIn the midst of Black History Month, the word diversity echoes throughout campus. Diversity is at the core of Pepperdine’s values as all people were created equitably in the eyes of God. As a result, one should expect to see diversity reflected on campus, more specifically in the classroom. However, that is far from the truth.Nearly 75% of the … [Read more...] about Opinion: There Is a Need for More Faculty Diversity
Out-of-State Students Search for a Connection With Peers
Junior Blake Farley studies outside a coffee shop in his hometown of Searcy, Ark., with a local friend Jan. 22. Farley said he has made an effort to connect with local friends while at home. Photo courtesy of Blake Farley College life surrounds junior Religion major Blake Farley, who lives in Searcy, Ark. Searcy is home to not just Farley and his family, but also Harding … [Read more...] about Out-of-State Students Search for a Connection With Peers
3. Failure to Live Up to Ideals Part 2: Pepperdine and Students of Color
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Part 2: Pepperdine and Students of Color This two-part series looks into some of the conversations sparked by the controversial email Dean of School of Public Policy Pete Peterson shared to a list of conservative news subscribers. Six students of diverse backgrounds share their opinions and experiences as students of … [Read more...] about 3. Failure to Live Up to Ideals Part 2: Pepperdine and Students of Color
