About a dozen students gathered in Black Plaza Classrooms 189 to listen to Israel Defense Forces soldier Eli Wininger speak about his experiences fighting in Gaza at an April 23 event organized and funded by the Students Supporting Israel (SSI) club. The Zionist club, founded by sophomore and club president Charlie Leeds in August, is one of over 200 chapters across the globe, … [Read more...] about Pro-Israel Student Club Hosts IDF Soldier, President Gash Appears
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Seniors Come Together to Reminiscence and Enjoy Community at Senior Sunset
Pepperdine's Student Programming Board, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Wellness Advisory Board (SWAB) and the Student Alumni Organization (SAO) put together Senior Sunset to celebrate the Pepperdine seniors. The event was held on Alumni Park from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Seniors enjoyed Prince Street Pizza, Class of 2025 merch from SGA's vault, a chance to take photos … [Read more...] about Seniors Come Together to Reminiscence and Enjoy Community at Senior Sunset
Pepperdine Hosts Jordan Peterson at President’s Speaker Series
The President's Office hosted the conservative public intellectual Jordan Peterson in Firestone Fieldhouse on April 7.The event, part of the ongoing President's Speaker Series initiated during President Jim Gash's administration, drew around 2,600 attendees. Peterson's appearance consisted of a 30-minute lecture on Christian morality and a 45-minute conversation with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Jordan Peterson at President’s Speaker Series
Pepperdine Students Rally for Ideological Balance in Speaker Series
Students gathered April 7 to protest President’s Speaker Series guest, Canadian author and psychologist Jordan Peterson. With nearly 40 people in attendance, students joined together in a peaceful protest just outside of campus on John Tyler Road. They aimed to communicate their objection to Peterson’s politics and what they believe is a lack of viewpoint diversity … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Rally for Ideological Balance in Speaker Series
Coping with Kids: The Aftermath of the Franklin and Palisades Fires
There is not a "How to..." book on helping kids cope with the trauma of the Franklin and Palisades fires. To overcome uncertainty, there are bits and pieces of advice that parents and local child experts can piece together as a community to overcome the challenges from the recent emergencies. Clinical Child Psychologist Genevieve Skale said some benefits come from a large … [Read more...] about Coping with Kids: The Aftermath of the Franklin and Palisades Fires