Barbie’s plastic world came to life in June when the “Barbie” movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, debuted worldwide. After its record-setting debut, the Barbie movie made audiences reflect on femininity and the patriarchy, students said. Women at Pepperdine resonated with its message on girlhood. Senior Alina Sanchez said the film made her proud of being a … [Read more...] about A Celebration of Girlhood: Students Share their Love for ‘Barbie’
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False Alarm: Student Affairs Hosts Active Shooter Error Town Hall
Pepperdine Student Affairs hosted a town hall meeting Thursday afternoon following a false report of shots fired on the Calabasas campus Wednesday night. The false report was sent after a DPS dispatcher shift change, where dispatchers are required to send an emergency test message to a small group of staff members. At 9:47 p.m., Wednesday, Pepperdine community … [Read more...] about False Alarm: Student Affairs Hosts Active Shooter Error Town Hall
RAVE: I Give a Damn About an Oxford Comma
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As I think about the Oxford comma, sharp pain, shuddering grief and simmering rage course through my veins. Did you catch that? There is the unfortunate absence of a significant grammatical component in the previous … [Read more...] about RAVE: I Give a Damn About an Oxford Comma
Women’s Volleyball Falls to UCSB in Home Opener
Despite winning the first two sets, Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball lost 3-2 to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Aug. 31st, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves are now 0-3 to start the season. Pepperdine lost to UCSB in their home opener 3-2.Junior outsider/opposite hitter Grace Chillingworth, senior outside hitter Birdie Hendrickson and … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Falls to UCSB in Home Opener
Pepperdine Ambassadors Council Restarts Application Process
Lauren Cosentino, vice president for Advancement and chief development officer, speaks at the PAC information session in the Fireside Room on Aug. 29. Cosentino spoke about mentorship opportunities through PAC. Photos by Sharon Stevens Pepperdine Ambassadors Council is returning for the 2023-24 academic year, according to an Aug. 1 email from PAC to the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Ambassadors Council Restarts Application Process