Students of the Washington, D.C. Program learn how to balance both a full-time internship and academic courses. At the end of the fall semester, three of the program's students provided an inside look into their busy lives. Rachel Gordon, intern for Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas Year: Junior Major: Political Science What are Gordon's responsibilities in her … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of an Intern
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Pepperdine Freshman killed in New Year’s Day Crash in Florida
Pepperdine freshman Daniela Benavides killed in crash New Year's Day. Courtesy Pepperdine University Public Relations Office Pepperdine freshman Daniela Benavides was killed in a crash involving a single car in Key Biscayne, FL Friday morning. According to multiple reports, the 18-year-old student was a passenger in the back seat of the 2008 silver Porsche and pronounced … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Freshman killed in New Year’s Day Crash in Florida
Sexual Discrimination Suit Against Pepp Given New Life
Former Pepperdine student-athletes continue to move forward with their plan to sue the University for sexual discrimination.The plaintiffs, Layana White and Haley Videckis, originally filed a lawsuit against the University in 2014, claiming they were harassed and discriminated against for being in a lesbian relationship. The suit named their former coach Ryan Weisenberg as the … [Read more...] about Sexual Discrimination Suit Against Pepp Given New Life
Heidelberg Abroad Perspective Of The Refugee Crisis
Eye contact. It is a simple way to acknowledge the humanity of another person. But, on that morning, I caught the eye of a man outside my car so unexpectedly that I was suddenly thrown into a painful realization: those numbers of refugees on the news were just as human as me. Not only did they have eyes, but they had hearts, minds, families and took breaths. It's one thing to … [Read more...] about Heidelberg Abroad Perspective Of The Refugee Crisis
Graduate School of Education and Psychology Reacts to Yik Yak Comments
In light of the recent racist comments on Yik Yak, a group of faculty members from the Graduate School of Education and Psychology sent a letter to the Graphic addressing the incidents. READ: BSA, ICC and Administration React to Yik Yak December 8, 2015 Dear Pepperdine Community: In light of the recent events surrounding the racial comments made on Yik Yak, we … [Read more...] about Graduate School of Education and Psychology Reacts to Yik Yak Comments