Los Angeles native and junior Sofia Reyes gravitated toward Pepperdine to be close to her family and express her creativity as a film and English major. After learning about the Latinx Student Association, she knew there was a space for her to create and contribute. Reyes is the president of LSA, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion … [Read more...] about Facilitating Safe Spaces: Sofia Reyes Helps Bring Community to Pepperdine
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More than 30 Days: Students Look Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
Before Hispanic Heritage Month ends Oct. 15, people across America and at Pepperdine will celebrate with food and time with friends and family to reconnect with their culture, said Ame Cividanes, Spanish Professor and LSA Advisor. Sept. 15, is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, where people of Latinx descent can have a greater focus on celebrating their heritage, … [Read more...] about More than 30 Days: Students Look Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
Essay Winner: Promised land
Photo courtesy of LSA Editor's note: Juan Hugues won Pepperdine's Latino/a/x Student Alliance "Speak your Heritage" essay competition with this essay. Promised land When my family first arrived at the Memphis International Airport from Panamá on December 18th, 2004, I had no idea what awaited us in South Carolina. Having lived in Panamá for the first five years of my … [Read more...] about Essay Winner: Promised land
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
The Latino/a/x Student Alliance Emphasizes Community to Display Diverse Culture
Art by Leah Bae The Latino/a/x Student Alliance is an organization for Pepperdine students to share and embrace their culture while connecting with a unique campus community. The club is focusing on bringing new and old members closer together this semester through a variety of ways, including creating small groups within the club for members to connect more … [Read more...] about The Latino/a/x Student Alliance Emphasizes Community to Display Diverse Culture