Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Dear new students, Whether you’re a first-year or a transfer student, know that you are far from being alone. If you’re a first-year, you … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Seniors Offer Advice to Incoming Students
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Opinion: SGA Culture at Pepperdine Needs A Change
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 Feb. 26, Pepperdine's Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the campus narrative surrounding transparency about funds and the budget at their weekly scheduled meeting. Regardless of the transparency issues SGA is … [Read more...] about Opinion: SGA Culture at Pepperdine Needs A Change
Opinion: Spend More Time with Grandparents
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Over December, I had the privilege of spending more time with my grandparents than usual.This was especially delightful after returning from my first semester away at college. Although my family lives a mere two hours away from … [Read more...] about Opinion: Spend More Time with Grandparents
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Buddy Kennedy
Buddy Kennedy works behind the scenes on a shoot for Kindness.org, an organization focused on educating people on the power of choosing kindness. Kennedy spent the summer interning for the non-profit in Brooklyn, New York. Photos courtesy of Buddy KennedySenior Buddy Kennedy can often be found in Eden House, assisting residents as the house Student Life Advisor (SLA). A Theater … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Buddy Kennedy
Students Define Service at Step Forward Day
Photos by Jessica StombergPepperdine held its 31st Step Forward Day on Sept. 7, serving over 40 nonprofits within the Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with over 1,200 volunteers. Alongside student volunteers, there were staff, faculty, alumni and friends who came together to benefit the community on this annual day of service.Step Forward Day was put on by the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students Define Service at Step Forward Day