Photo courtesy of Priscilla Merlo Senior international studies major Priscilla Merlo exudes warmth. Merlo has been on a journey to find herself through reimagining her faith and her passions. During her time at Pepperdine, Merlo has explored theologies that have spurred her to reevaluate her love of people, Latinx culture and her career goals. "I try to approach … [Read more...] about Priscilla Merlo Rediscovers Her Faith and Herself
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Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Hugues As a high school student, Juan Carlos Hugues was at war with his identities. Hugues now proudly identifies as gay, Latinx and Christian, specifically Church of Christ. Hugues, a senior psychology and religion major, served as president during the 2019-2020 academic year for Crossroads — now called Crossroads Gender and Sexuality … [Read more...] about Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
1. The Limits and Possibilities of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify National Hispanic Heritage month begins September 15 and ends October 15. In this week's episode, seniors Priscilla Merlo and Karina Valenzuela and alumnus Harold Aguayo (class of 2020) talk about their Latin American identities, as well as what this month means to … [Read more...] about 1. The Limits and Possibilities of National Hispanic Heritage Month
