Photos by Gabrielle NorteHungry students congregated in Mullin Town Square on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. for complimentary fajitas and cookies as part of the Inter-Club Council’s annual club fair, CultureFest.The fair is a chance for students to learn about Pepperdine's clubs and cultural opportunities. After eating, students toured an array of tents decorated with … [Read more...] about Students Get to Know the Clubs at CultureFest
Latino Student Association
Clubs Discuss Upcoming On-Campus Ben Shapiro Appearance
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine College RepublicansSeveral student organizations gathered Thursday night to discuss conservative columnist and radio host Ben Shapiro's upcoming speech on Pepperdine's campus. Representatives from Black Student Association (BSA), Latino Student Association (LSA), College Democrats, Crossroads (Pepperdine's LGBTQ+ club), and other students and … [Read more...] about Clubs Discuss Upcoming On-Campus Ben Shapiro Appearance
Re-Connect with Cultural Heritage
Art by Peau PorotesanoAs a member of the Latino Student Association’s Executive Board, I have many conversations on a daily basis about what it means to be of Latino heritage at Pepperdine.This is something that I have had to grapple with, as my story is somewhat different from the other students in LSA. While some students grew up in Latino culture, I was raised in a … [Read more...] about Re-Connect with Cultural Heritage
Latino Student Association Raises Money for Mexico and Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Latino Student AssociationPepperdine Latino Student Association raised money to help the Latino communities affected by natural disasters in Mexico and Puerto Rico last month.During the three-day drive in early October, LSA raised a total of $862, with half of the funds going to both Red Cross Mexico and World Vision organizations. Donors had the … [Read more...] about Latino Student Association Raises Money for Mexico and Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
Pepperdine confronts DACA Changes
Graphic by Kelly Rodriguez In response to President Trump’s decision to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Pepperdine reiterated the university’s commitment to the safety and protection of students. In an email sent Sept. 5 by Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton, resources for students affected by the new changes were outlined as well as … [Read more...] about Pepperdine confronts DACA Changes
