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Symposium on Prison Reform Kicks Off Opening of New Johnny Cash Exhibit

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Student visits the Johnny Cash exhibit's inaugural reception in Payson Library on Jan. 6. Pepperdine opened the Johnny Cash exhibit, which consists of prison concert photos. Photos by Jeffrey Bowen Payson Library opened a new exhibit called Johnny Cash at Folsom and San Quentin, as part of its current partnership with the Grammy Museum. The exhibit showcases Jim Marshall's … [Read more...] about Symposium on Prison Reform Kicks Off Opening of New Johnny Cash Exhibit

Izzie Agee Finds Confidence in Visibility

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For junior Izzie Agee, clothing and fashion are more than just what they wear — it is an intentional, curated and crucial part of their identity. Agee is easily recognizable on campus, with their oversized neon jackets, elaborate hair accessories and platform shoes. But beyond Agee's style, their clothing represents their passion for environmental justice. For them, … [Read more...] about Izzie Agee Finds Confidence in Visibility

Tikkun Olam: How Andrea Harris Heals the World Through OneStop

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One of the precepts in Judaism is Tikkun Olam, the concept of repairing and healing the world. OneStop Senior Director Andrea Harris has built her life around this tenet. Harris has worked for Pepperdine for 20 years. She said she has built up a reputation as an “outsider” during this time. She knows administrators don’t usually wear rainbow platform Dr. Martens, give … [Read more...] about Tikkun Olam: How Andrea Harris Heals the World Through OneStop

Disability Scholar Joins Pepperdine English, Social Action and Justice Programs

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Alumnus Chad Duffy smiles in front of the Applebee Center. Duffy is teaching SAAJ and rhetoric this semester for the Humanities and Teacher Education Division. Photo courtesy of the Pepperdine website Alumnus Chad Iwertz-Duffy ('08) said he is joining the Humanities and Teacher Education Division as faculty for the 2022-23 academic school year. Duffy studied Writing and … [Read more...] about Disability Scholar Joins Pepperdine English, Social Action and Justice Programs

LGBTQ+ Students Share Their Experiences in Greek Life

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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