First-year Andrew Crandall smiles with his Pepperdine admission letter in May in his hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. Crandall said he looks forward to being on campus because Malibu is somewhere he dreamed of living. Photos Courtesy of Andrew Crandall First-year Andrew Crandall hopes to see himself in Nike's future. Crandall, who is a History major from Anchorage, Alaska, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Basketball Fan Dreams of Being a Corporate Lawyer for Nike
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Opinion: Unlearn History to Combat Racism
Art by Nicole WongAmid the growing cases of violence against the Asian community, March 11 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011 that claimed almost 16,000 lives. To many Japanese communities all over the world, March 11 is a date to remember, just as how Americans pay tribute to the Sept. 11, 2001 attack every year.These days have a lot in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Unlearn History to Combat Racism
Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality
Art by Madeline Duvall After the Instagram page @blackatpepperdine posted a story suggesting a Chinese student was racist against a Black student, it received backlash from some Chinese students. @blackatpepperdine reveals the problem of racial identity undermining the struggle for equality. The Instagram page @blackatpepperdine attracted a lot of attention after sharing … [Read more...] about Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality
Staff Editorial: Broadcast Black Culture, Black History and Black Lives
Art by Ally Armstrong Originally Negro History Week, President Gerald Ford announced Black History Month as a national observance in 1976. For many, it is a chance to take initiative to teach, appreciate and acknowledge Black American contributions to our nation. Black History Month is different this year. Due to the recent racial justice movement that took place last … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Broadcast Black Culture, Black History and Black Lives
Fresh Faces: First-year Seeks to Spread Accurate History in Schools
Clarification: Cox said she is grateful for her high school courses and appreciates what she learned. This experience has motivated her to study history at Pepperdine. History major Mirielle Cox poses in the snow for her senior portraits in Sinks Canyon State Park, Wyo., in February. In her future career as a teacher she said she wants to make accurate and rigorous history … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Seeks to Spread Accurate History in Schools
