Image by Falon Opsahl Editor's Note: This article was originally published in a special section on race in the Graphic. I started teaching at Pepperdine in 1993. The cop who pulled me over recently was still in high school in that year. Occasionally, I enjoy teaching night classes at Pepperdine, especially if they include film. But I dread the prospect of being … [Read more...] about ‘Officer, Why Did You Pull Me Over?’
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A Historical Analysis of Racial Tensions Within the Pepperdine Community
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Special Collections and by Berkley Mason Editor's Note: This article was originally published in a special section on race in the Graphic. “Where are you going now?” Chief Security Guard at George Pepperdine College William Charles Lane said to the group of Black high school students walking the old college campus on the night of … [Read more...] about A Historical Analysis of Racial Tensions Within the Pepperdine Community
Transfer Students Weigh in on Experience
Infograph by Falon Opsahl Scanning the Waves baseball stadium looking for the student section, junior transfer student Zellie Short said she was quite surprised. Coming from the SEC school Ole Miss where uproarious tailgates and loud cheering were common, Short said she was struck by the lack of student body coming to support the games. "It was just a completely different … [Read more...] about Transfer Students Weigh in on Experience
Promoting Diversity Isn’t Just a Numbers Game
Art by Christopher Chen Prompted by protests at the University of Missouri, discussions about campus diversity have become abundant. Students across the United States have urged for greater dialogue about race and gender to foster a sense of inclusivity for students. After waves of protests, the rallying cry of American college students is clear: College students want more … [Read more...] about Promoting Diversity Isn’t Just a Numbers Game
Finish Strong, Junior Class
Art by Christine NelsonI have refrained from mentioning the word "graduation" to any senior since probably November. Obviously, I avoid this word to keep my friends from entering the panic-ridden haze that typically accompanies the dreaded word. I also hate mentioning it because when this year's seniors go, we juniors are next. There is no more buffer between us and an unknown … [Read more...] about Finish Strong, Junior Class