Photos by Haley LaninghamThis past Wednesday, I threw on a dress around 7:30 p.m. and headed out alone to the Teragram Ballroom in Downtown Los Angeles to cover a concert of Albert Hammond Jr., otherwise known as "the old guitarist for The Strokes." I had no idea who this person was, but was excited at the prospect of grabbing my press pass and judging him for the sake of … [Read more...] about Concert Corner: Albert Hammond Jr. at the Teragram Ballroom
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Getty Curator Continues Pepperdine Family Legacy
After wheeling a cadaver from the biology lab into a Board of Trustees meeting, riding his motorcycle around campus, flipping his pickup truck on Alumni Park and accidentally setting fire to the lobby of his dorm by pushing a couch into the fireplace, the Rev. Kenneth Keene was eventually asked to leave Pepperdine and not return. His father’s antics included, Professor Bryan … [Read more...] about Getty Curator Continues Pepperdine Family Legacy
Pepperdine Responds to “Driving While Black” Comments
Pepperdine University released a statement to the Graphic Friday evening to address the controversy surrounding President Andrew K. Benton's statement that university students and staff had been the victims of racial profiling by LA County Sheriff's deputies and unjust traffic stops. Benton made the remarks Monday night in an address to the university community regarding … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to “Driving While Black” Comments
Students Tackle Mt. Baldy
Students hiked to the highest point in LA County and the San Gabriel Mountains this past Saturday, marking 11 miles round trip. This scenic location, otherwise known as Mt. Baldy, provides beautiful views, according to the Campus Recreation events description found online. The trip cost students $10, and included transportation, food and drinks. Denton Jones, assistant director … [Read more...] about Students Tackle Mt. Baldy
PVC Brings Change to the Table
Photos courtesy of Diana Kim Art, reflection, volunteer work and service were all combined to help students recognize the issues of hunger and homelessness this week. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week kicked off Saturday and will last until Nov. 22. The Pepperdine Volunteer Center is hosting various events all week to bring awareness to these issues. PVC Hunger … [Read more...] about PVC Brings Change to the Table