Pepperdine Graphic

pepperdine

Grab an Ax

by

You’re not going to make it. You’ve taken on too many units, too many extracurriculars, finals are less than a month away and you’re almost out of meal points. Yes, finals are coming. Just as certain as death, taxes and Convocation. They are coming. But these sentiments aren’t completely true, are they? I have no idea how many meal points you have. Maybe … [Read more...] about Grab an Ax

Pray, Fast For The Climate

by

Don’t eat, don’t drink, don’t drive your car. Just pray. That’s what senior Avery Davis wants you to do for an entire day. Davis is president of Pepperdine’s student sustainability organization, known as the Green Team. The fast, set for Dec. 1, does not necessarily mean food, Davis said. Participants are asked to spend the day abstaining from … [Read more...] about Pray, Fast For The Climate

President Benton Addresses Racism, Discrimination

by

Photos by Danielle Romeo On the heels of a student-led protest regarding race and diversity on campus, President Andrew K. Benton addressed a packed crowd Monday night in Smothers Theatre. Benton’s speech covered a multitude of subjects related to race, but focused on areas in which Pepperdine can make improvements. The student protest on Nov. 13 was in part sparked by a … [Read more...] about President Benton Addresses Racism, Discrimination

Yik Yak’s Anonymity Threatens Colleges’ Peace of Mind

by

Art by Brooke MuschottThe recent scare at the University of Missouri has prompted students at multiple college campuses across the country, including Pepperdine, to advocate for the banning of the app Yik Yak. You may be familiar with this anonymous location-based app, on which people can post whatever they want to the feed for their surrounding area. The app has been at the … [Read more...] about Yik Yak’s Anonymity Threatens Colleges’ Peace of Mind

Stop Judging Based on Weight; Look at the Heart

by

Art by Christopher ChenI first realized that I was fat when I was in the seventh grade. Not because my doctor said anything; I was eating right, physically active and overall a healthy kid. It wasn’t because I noticed something on the scale; I had never been told what a “normal” weight was and therefore had no point of reference for my size. It wasn’t … [Read more...] about Stop Judging Based on Weight; Look at the Heart