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SGA Touts Lyft Partnership, Prepares for Spring Semester
A new partnership between Pepperdine’s Student Government Association and rideshare app Lyft gives students a $10 discount on certain rides. The program, along with a resolution focusing on campus accessibility, created a “theme of mobility” for SGA last semester.
History of the Freedom Wall
Pepperdine’s Freedom Wall is synonymous with sharing opinions on campus. This timeline details the major displays throughout the wall’s history, from its establishment in 2003 through this semester.
Chase Johnson Champions Productive Disagreement
SGA President and senior Chase Johnson discusses the importance of being able to disagree with others respectfully and have productive conversations. He said he believes that this was once possible but that individuals have lost that ability in recent years.
Students Grapple with Social Anxiety
Social skills decline and anxiety rises as some students step onto campus. Pepperdine students are relearning the basics of creating relationships.
Opinion: Kick Chick-fil-A to the Curb
The University has long tried to push messages of LGBTQ+ inclusivity while maintaining traditional Christian values of marriage being between a man and a woman. With anti-LGBTQ+ companies like Chick-fil-A given freely to the Pepperdine community, statements of inclusivity seem to lose their value as a result.
Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice Recipients Aims to Diversify the Pepperdine Community
Two Pepperdine seniors were the first recipients of the Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice. Jerry Calderon and Katelin Goño are student activists for diversity and inclusion within the Pepperdine community, and said they hope their efforts will have a lasting impact on students and administrators.
Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall
The Freedom Wall received national attention about abortion-rights postings, prompting Pepperdine administrators to reconsider the wall’s guidance. The Graphic staff reminds the community of the written and unwritten rules of the Freedom Wall.
First-Year Class Officers Set Intentions for the Academic Year
The Class of 2025 elected first-year SGA class officers after a month of campaigning. With promises made and intentions set, President Michael Sugimoto and senators Myers Mentzer, Alex Clarke and Kate Ho said they are ready and excited to serve the Pepperdine community.
Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display
Pepperdine honored and remembered the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 by setting up 2,977 flags on Alumni Park that were open to the public for viewing. Several Malibu community members came to see the display, reflecting on the tragic events.
