Art by Samantha MillerWhile walking through the psychology section of Pepperdine University's Payson Library, a group of students stumbled upon old psychology books that described homosexuality as a mental illness. Some of these books included: "Coming Out Straight" by Richard Cohen, "Unusual Sexual Behaviors" by David Lester and "Healing Homosexuality" by Joseph Nicolosi.The … [Read more...] about Libraries Need to Foster Individualism, Not Cultivate Ignorance
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Alumna Shannon Celia Paints the ‘Pretty with the Gritty’ on Malibu Utility Box
Photo courtesy of Shannon CeliaSeaver alumna Shannon Celia (Class of 1989) is a professional artist and the founder of the Pepperdine Alumni Art Showcase. Recently, Malibu's Cultural Arts Commission selected Celia to paint a utility box for the City of Malibu's public art initiative, along with two other artists. “I was so excited because I paint a lot of coastal themed … [Read more...] about Alumna Shannon Celia Paints the ‘Pretty with the Gritty’ on Malibu Utility Box
Bring Sustainability to the Starbucks Coffee Scene
If people sit and observe the students ebbing and flowing through the never-ending Starbucks line in Payson Library, they notice how many coffee orders begin to pile up at the pick-up bar. In between unfinished readings for HUM 111 and crying through Physics homework, students grab their order and go back into the library to study. The combination of caffeination and academics … [Read more...] about Bring Sustainability to the Starbucks Coffee Scene
Payson Exhibits Special GRAMMY Museum Collection
Photos by Vernie CovarrubiasPepperdine Libraries held an opening reception to kick off its affiliation with the GRAMMY Museum Sep. 5. They hosted the event in Payson Library, where an exhibit of official GRAMMY Awards posters, behind-the-scenes photography and a video interview were on display.Pepperdine became a part of the GRAMMY Museum University Affiliates program in … [Read more...] about Payson Exhibits Special GRAMMY Museum Collection
Payson Library is the Social Hub of Pepperdine
When thinking about where I want to hangout with my friends on campus, the answer may seem surprising. Instead of going to traditional places like the Waves Cafeteria or the Firestone Fieldhouse, my friends and I will always choose the Payson Library.Payson holds a central location to many buildings on campus. It is a short walk from the Thorton Administrative Center (TAC), the … [Read more...] about Payson Library is the Social Hub of Pepperdine
