Art by Elizabeth BrummerWhile academia has made great strides to include women’s voices, most syllabi are still centered on male perspectives, especially in the Pepperdine Humanities Department. For many of the current professors, the syllabi from which they learned often excluded women. English Professor Julianne Smith said in her undergraduate years at Abilene Christian … [Read more...] about Where are Women in Class Curricula?
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Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Art by Ally Armstrong Diversity is the theory, and inclusion is putting that into action. Home to approximately 3,000 undergraduate students on campuses stretching across four continents and six countries, Pepperdine University is an institution with a mission to expose students to a world of tradition, culture and ideas different from their own. This mission, seeking to unite … [Read more...] about Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Pepp Students Discuss On-Campus Inclusivity During ‘Divided We Stand’ Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Photos by Sherry YangStudents came together for "Divided We Stand: The Story of Identity and Community at Pepperdine," a dialogue exploring how to encourage respect between people of differing beliefs, on the evening of March 28. The convocation event included a screening of the documentary "Divided We Stand" by senior Tara Jenkins. The film features 21 students from different … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Discuss On-Campus Inclusivity During ‘Divided We Stand’ Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Staff Editorial: Encourage Diversity in Films
Art by Peau Porotesano The recent box office success of Marvel’s “Black Panther,” released Feb. 16, and Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” released March 9, made history the first weekend the two films were in theaters simultaneously. “Black Panther” and “A Wrinkle in Time” held the No. 1 and No. 2 spots for box office earnings the weekend of March 9, making it the first time … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Encourage Diversity in Films
Why Can’t We Have Cultural Statues, Too?
Image courtesy of the BSAThe new school year is in full swing, and so is the Black Student Association (BSA) here at Pepperdine. BSA is continuing to promote diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, as some occupants of our university are lacking in education on these issues. On a larger scale, the nation has entered a new era, yet liberty and justice for all has still … [Read more...] about Why Can’t We Have Cultural Statues, Too?
