Art by Madeline Duvall 2020 incited performative activism in a way many argue has not been seen in decades. The murder of George Floyd turned countless individuals into activists overnight, but unfortunately, this action ended just as quickly as it began. Many people only spoke up or shared resources due to a desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval rather than a … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Fight for Racial Justice Cannot Stop at Performative Activism
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Pepperdine Launches Virtual Spiritual Life Programs for Fall 2020 Semester
Image from the new interactive "Practicing Faith" resource on the Pepperdine website. Pepperdine students may be losing their on-campus experience this fall, but the Spiritual Life Office is making sure students don’t lose their spiritual experience. In the Aug. 11 President’s Briefing, Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton announced that convocation will not … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Launches Virtual Spiritual Life Programs for Fall 2020 Semester
Looking Back — A Year in Review with Gash
Collage by Ali Levens On Aug. 1, 2019, President Jim Gash’s official first day of office, he and Chief of Staff Danny DeWalt began digging in Rho parking lot — the first symbolic dig of the future student recreation and event center, “The Mountain.” On Aug. 6, 2020, one year later, I asked Gash what he had learned throughout his first atypical year of presidency. Gash … [Read more...] about Looking Back — A Year in Review with Gash
Pepp Students Share Experiences Testing Positive for COVID-19
Junior Emily McNutt wears a mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Both McNutt and her parents tested positive for the virus this spring. Photo courtesy of Emily McNutt Pepperdine students across the globe have felt the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A particular group of students, however, have had the unique challenge of testing positive for the virus. The … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Share Experiences Testing Positive for COVID-19
Fresh Faces: First-Year Aims to Cast a Spell on Young Readers
Photos Courtesy of Taryn Navia Bookworm Taryn Navia sits before her expansive bookshelves in her bedroom. One of her most beloved books, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is housed among many others. First-year Taryn Navia said she discovered her love for books when she first read J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series in third grade. This love has … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Aims to Cast a Spell on Young Readers