Art by Autumn Hardwick Though Pepperdine claims to have an all-inclusive campus that encompasses the LGBTQ+ community, one can only wonder why the University continues to allow Chick-fil-A — a notoriously anti-LGBTQ+ corporation — to regularly serve students on campus. “Inspired by the call of Christ, Seaver College rejects racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, bullying, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Kick Chick-fil-A to the Curb
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Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice Recipients Aims to Diversify the Pepperdine Community
Jerry Calderon (left) and Katelin Goño (right) prepare to carry out projects that promote diversity on-campus. Pepperdine awarded the two seniors the Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice in April 2021, and they work with faculty mentors to cultivate a deeper sense of inclusion and belonging at Pepperdine. Photos courtesy of Jerry Calderon and Katelin GoñoOn April … [Read more...] about Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice Recipients Aims to Diversify the Pepperdine Community
Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall
Hi, Pepperdine. It's us again. The Graphic staff reminding you what the Freedom Wall means on campus. This isn't a new conversation we're having — in fact, it's one we revisit every few years. But the revolving door of academia warrants constant discussion and renewal of tradition, so allow us to reintroduce you to one of Pepperdine's sacred spaces: the Freedom Wall. Located … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall
First-Year Class Officers Set Intentions for the Academic Year
Graphic by Ali LevensThe first-year students have spoken: The Class of 2025 has officially elected its class senate and president to represent them in Student Government Association this year.Students first voted in the Sept. 15 and 16 election and chose three first-year class senators: Myers Mentzer, Alex Clarke and Kate Ho. A run-off election occurred a week later, Sept. 22 … [Read more...] about First-Year Class Officers Set Intentions for the Academic Year
Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display
A woman sits and reflects on the tragedies of 9/11 at the annual Waves of Flags display at Pepperdine University. The memorial lasts from Sept. 9 to 25 and honors the victims of the terrorist attacks 20 years ago. Photos by Abby Wilt 2,977 flags. 2,977 lives. The annual Waves of Flags display flew over Alumni Park Sept. 11, and 180 Pepperdine volunteers set up 2,977 flags to … [Read more...] about Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display
