Sex can be a topic that is easily overlooked or dismissed, but Sexually Transmitted Infections or STIs, present a problem that cannot be easily ignored. Each year for the past six years, students have had the opportunity to participate in a convocation series called Sex IQ, where questions about sex and its consequences can be openly discussed. The last one this year was … [Read more...] about Sex IQ convocation series tackles STIs
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LA County supervisor to speak at graduation
Photo Courtesy of zev.lacounty.gov As graduation draws near, many college seniors have begun dealing with the reality of entering the working world. But first, there’s commencement — the opportunity to celebrate success and receive some last-minute advice from a graduation speaker. Zev Yaroslavsky, who is the Los Angeles County Supervisor and a longtime supporter of … [Read more...] about LA County supervisor to speak at graduation
New sheriff in town
Courtesy of LA Sheriff's DepartmentPepperdine alumnus John Scott was sworn in Jan. 28 as the Interim Los Angeles County Sheriff, effective Jan. 30, to replace former Sheriff Lee Baca, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s coverage of the induction event. Scott has worked with law enforcement for 43 years and completed his master’s degree in … [Read more...] about New sheriff in town
San Fran teaches justice, equality
Photo by Arin DeGroff Although many think of field trips as low impact sight seeing excursions, students engaged in a recent trip that made them rethink their previous notions. Students involved in the Sophomore Experience: Year two celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a trip to San Francisco last weekend. This educational-themed trip, deemed “locally engaged global … [Read more...] about San Fran teaches justice, equality
