Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Social media serves a different purpose in everyone’s lives. For some, social media is a career; others use it as a distraction, a game or a virtual photo album full of memories. One thing nearly every social media user experiences, though, is an obsession — subconscious or not — with the mindless scrolling and constant … [Read more...] about Elija Gatling Encourages Mindful Social Media Use
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Hope Lockwood Encourages Gender Identity Exploration
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Junior English and Philosophy double major Hope Lockwood said they do not believe gender and sex are the same, and the difference between the two is simple: Gender is an identity comparable to that of religion, whereas sex relates to body parts. The power, Lockwood said, should be in a person’s hands to decide who they … [Read more...] about Hope Lockwood Encourages Gender Identity Exploration
Cheer Squad Brings School Spirit to Pepp
The 2021-2022 Pepperdine Cheer Squad gathers before cheering at their first game Nov. 5. Katie Garrison restarted the Cheer Squad as a junior with the intention of bringing more school spirit to campus. Photos by Brandon RubsamenEvery home Men's and Women's Basketball game, there are two sports occurring — one on the court and the other on the sideline.Pepperdine's Cheer … [Read more...] about Cheer Squad Brings School Spirit to Pepp
Students Look to Office for Community Belonging for Actions Toward Inclusivity
Graphic by Ali Levens After calls for more diversity and inclusion initiatives at Pepperdine and the hiring of a chief diversity officer last March, students are hopeful the new Office for Community Belonging will fulfill its goals. The OCB, which opened June 1 and is located in the Thornton Administrative Center, intends to create a safe place for students to come together … [Read more...] about Students Look to Office for Community Belonging for Actions Toward Inclusivity
Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Graphic by Ali Levens Pepperdine plans to reform the General Education core curriculum in fall 2023, removing some requirements and implementing a diversity course. With this new curriculum could come a new student experience, and students have strong opinions on how and what changes should be made. A Nov. 4 Graphic survey of 66 students found 92% of respondents said they … [Read more...] about Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
