Photos by Zach Le Augusto Alvarez came to Pepperdine for one specific reason: the waves. The Miami native set his eyes on the coveted waves of the West Coast when he chose Pepperdine. “The more I fell in love with surfing, the more I wanted to come here,” Alvarez said. When Alvarez was 10 years old his parents sent him to a surf camp to test the waters. The passion … [Read more...] about Feature: Augusto Alvarez Shreds the Surf
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Racism Rocks Pepp
Photo Courtesy of Waves Against Ignorance In the wake of the “blackface” incident that took place Thursday, Feb. 4, students and staff have continued to share their concerns, via emails to the Graphic and comments on Facebook, about the incident, the circumstances surrounding it and the original story published on the Graphic’s website. As reported in a previous Graphic … [Read more...] about Racism Rocks Pepp
Posse Plus Retreat Focuses On The Power Of Words
Photos Courtesy of Ifeanyi Ezieme In light of recent events on campus, such as the Yik Yak posts and last week's blackface incident, this year's Posse Plus Retreat focused on the issue of tolerance by providing a safe space for students to discuss racial issues with the retreat's theme: "Sticks and Stones: Language and Speech in a Diverse Society." "Even though we've … [Read more...] about Posse Plus Retreat Focuses On The Power Of Words
A DIF-ferent Journey
Photos by Zach Le A completely student-led Dance In Flight takes the stage tonight as they kick off another year with performances beginning at 8 p.m. and will continue through Saturday evening. Dance In Flight's future was unsure when the previous directors of the show left. However, DIF student director Melinda Marchiano and the other student choreographers came … [Read more...] about A DIF-ferent Journey
DPS Reports
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 2/1/16 thru 2/8/16 CRIMES ‑ OBSCENE/THREATENING PHONE CALL Date: Feb 2, 2016‑Tuesday at 15:25 Case Number: 16‑00098 Location: OFF CAMPUS LOCATION Summary: A STAFF MEMBER REPORTED RECEIVING UNWANTED EMAILS. Disposition: Referred to Investigations TRAFFIC RELATED ‑ HIT AND RUN, … [Read more...] about DPS Reports