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Pepperdine Justice Coalition Protests for Action and Acknowledgment from Administration

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Photo by Ashley MowreaderThe Pepperdine Justice Coalition organized a protest outside of the Malibu campus the morning of Nov. 11 to stand with marginalized groups at Pepperdine and to call for more action and acknowledgment from administration regarding racial insensitivity on campus, specifically School of Public Policy Dean Pete Peterson's Oct. 12 email.Around 35 students, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Justice Coalition Protests for Action and Acknowledgment from Administration

Pepperdine Community Reacts to School of Public Policy Dean’s Email and Petition

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Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Racist, smear campaign, shameful, a commitment to Pepperdine’s values, embarrassing, uncharacteristic. Community members used all of these phrases to describe the School of Public Policy’s petition against The New York Times’ The 1619 Project and School of Public Policy Dean Pete Peterson’s email. Students, staff, faculty and alumni shared a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Reacts to School of Public Policy Dean’s Email and Petition

School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum

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Dean of the School of Public Policy Pete Peterson's Oct. 12 email aims to defund schools teaching The 1619 Project and other "anti-American" curriculum. The petition was addressed to President Donald Trump, and Pepperdine community members such as Seaver faculty found the petition confusing. Photos by Ashley Mowreader Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum

First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College

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First-year Lauren Kinder gleefully cradles her new dog Goose at her home in Reno, Nev., on Aug. 29. Kinder’s puppy has kept her company as she takes online courses and builds virtual relationships with fellow Waves. Photo courtesy of Lauren KinderWhile most first-year students gave up a traditional experience of their first semester of college, others decided to move to … [Read more...] about First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College

Staff Editorial: IP Needs a Stronger COVID-19 Response

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Art by Leah Bae When high school seniors eagerly accept admittance to Pepperdine, around 8 out of 10 of them do so with the expectation they will spend a significant portion of their college career in another country, according to the International Programs website. For many, the University's stellar study abroad programs are the sole reason they choose to attend. This year, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: IP Needs a Stronger COVID-19 Response