Senior Julia Strouk, founder of the Motivational Project, tilts her head and smiles for a portrait. The project's online presence motivated students, faculty and alumni to accomplish their aspirations for life. Photo courtesy of Julia Strouk The birth of an online platform, the Motivational Project, founded by senior Julia Strouk is helping the Pepperdine family chase after … [Read more...] about The Motivational Project Helps Pepperdine Students and Alumni Catch the Wave of Success
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International Programs Moves Forward with Changes
The Florence study abroad program is shutting down for the fall along with six other abroad programs. The International Programs office has since created new priority deadlines for upcoming semesters. File photo CORRECTION: The priority deadline for IP applications is Sept. 21. The date was incorrectly reported in the original version of this story. Even after fall … [Read more...] about International Programs Moves Forward with Changes
Opinion: President Gash, Stop Claiming to be African American
The Black Lives Matter protests are empowering many civilians to stand up to racial injustices even beyond police brutality. The spirit of this movement spread across the nation, and Pepperdine is no exception. In the midst of what is perhaps a second civil rights movement, Pepperdine's own president has come under fire for racially insensitive comments and boasting a white … [Read more...] about Opinion: President Gash, Stop Claiming to be African American
Uncovering the Real Story Behind Being Black at Pepp, One Post at a Time
Art by Leah Bae Garnering over 2,500 followers in just 5 weeks, the Instagram account @BlackAtPepperdine serves to document community stories of anti-Blackness and racism within Pepperdine's campus. On May 25, a few weeks before @BlackAtPepperdine was created, a 46-year-old Black man named George Floyd died during an arrest after allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 bill … [Read more...] about Uncovering the Real Story Behind Being Black at Pepp, One Post at a Time
Spring Sport Waves Return for Fifth and Sixth Years
Reinstated tennis player Jessica Failla returns a backhand at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Failla, who returns to Pepperdine this year to use her sixth season of eligibility, won four tournaments this summer. File photo When the NCAA canceled spring sports championships in March, it brought an abrupt end to the careers of many senior Pepperdine student-athletes. Or so … [Read more...] about Spring Sport Waves Return for Fifth and Sixth Years