Two weeks ago a slew of racist comments started appearing on Yik Yak, an anonymous, location-based online forum. The posts were shared on the SGA's Facebook page on Oct. 21 and knowledge of the comments quickly spread across campus. Reactions began to appear from the Student Government Association, Black Student Association and numerous students and faculty. Here is what the … [Read more...] about BSA, ICC and Administration React to Yik Yak
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‘Lone Survivor’ Marcus Luttrell Starts Motivational Speaking Tour at Elkins
Photo courtesy of Whittney PowellMotivational speaker, retired Navy SEAL, war hero and Christian Marcus Luttrell is coming to speak at Pepperdine tonight at 5:30 in Elkins Auditorium. What started as a resolution drafted last spring by Whittney Powell, a senior senator for SGA, to raise veteran appreciation and awareness on campus, eventually turned into a group effort by SGA, … [Read more...] about ‘Lone Survivor’ Marcus Luttrell Starts Motivational Speaking Tour at Elkins
Pepperdine Makes Princeton Review’s Top 10 List for Community Service
Photo by Anaka OsbornePepperdine is known for its small class sizes, breathtaking ocean views and challenging academics. Adding onto these, the university is being recognized for a student body focused on giving back. The Princeton Review recently released their list of colleges having the most students engaged in community service and placed Pepperdine at No. 10. The rest of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Makes Princeton Review’s Top 10 List for Community Service
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Editors note: due to a procedural error, this story was written on April 2, 2015 but not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion. Photo by Jenna AguileraSGA released the election results for the 2015-2016 school year on March 26. Following are their plans for next year.Ima Idahosa, President“I’m looking forward to increasing the efficiency and … [Read more...] about SGA Power Team
The Well Receives SGA Funding
Photo by Carissa Mosely The Student Government Association approved a $4,000 funding budget April 1 for The Well, a student-led worship service that takes place every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. in the Amphitheater. A Graphic article published Nov. 13, 2014, called “The Well: Worship Service Faces Financial Struggles” by Rachel Ettlinger, reported that The Well was facing … [Read more...] about The Well Receives SGA Funding
