Others have said it before me, but it is also my personal reaction as I near the end of my life; namely that there is truly little if anything "new" under the sun. Which leads me to react to some of your stories about race, and many other societal issues, discussed in the Graphic that all look very familiar to me. During my 42 years as a part of Pepperdine's history, I have … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: There Are No New Issues Under the Sun
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DPS Reports 4.18.16
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 4/11/16 thru 4/18/16 INCIDENTS ‑ SUSPICIOUS PERSON Date: Apr 11, 2016‑Monday at 11:27 Case Number: 16‑00423 Location: SEAVER DRIVE Summary: AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON WAS WARNED FOR TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND ESCORTED OFF CAMPUS. Disposition: Referred to … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 4.18.16
When Racism Strikes, Are You Ready?
Graphic by Falon OpsahlMy boyfriend asked if he could go after him, the man staring at us. I said “no.” I knew violence was not the answer. My heart dropped. My boyfriend’s hands shook, and rage was etched into his face. We sat there with a bitter taste in our mouths and stomachs that no longer craved the food for which we had been starving just moments … [Read more...] about When Racism Strikes, Are You Ready?
You Are, Indeed, A Child Of God
Photo by Katrina WarmeI was sound asleep when I was abruptly awakened by the pleasant voice of the flight attendant announcing our descent. I pushed the window cover up, and I saw the promised land for the first time with my own eyes. This was the land I was told flowed with milk and honey. There were palm trees and a mountain range that seemed to guide the plane to the landing … [Read more...] about You Are, Indeed, A Child Of God
DPS Reports 4.11.16
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 4/4/16 thru 4/11/16 TRAFFIC RELATED ‑ TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, NON‑INJURY Date: Apr 4, 2016‑Monday at 12:05 Case Number: 16‑00388 Location: BANOWSKY BOULEVARD Summary: VEHICLE VS. VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION. A PASSING VEHICLE SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK. … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 4.11.16