Photos by Olivia SchneiderSenior Zayd Salahieh was raised in a multi-faith household, but Islam shaped his early spiritual life. His father's Syrian and Turkish family lived within five minutes of his home, and their faith was his foundation. He fasted through two Ramadans and knew the prayers by heart.Raised Muslim, Salahieh found his way to Christianity after a campus … [Read more...] about A Revival of Spirit: How Gen Z is Rediscovering Christianity
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Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech
Local law enforcement drive by an anti-ICE protest outside the Malibu Library on Feb. 1. The Malibu Democratic Club organized the protest. Photo by Katherine Lytle Censorship and free speech are often a hot topic on college campuses, and Pepperdine is no exception. Over the past academic year alone, students across campus have debated free speech issues, including art … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech
Student Government Association Prepares for Elections
Flyers with the word "vote" repeated cover the door to the Student Government Association's executive office Feb. 26. The first elections are on March 25. Photo by Sophia MarkleStudent Government Association elections will be underway next week. While candidates ask students for their signatures, SGA is working behind the scenes to prepare for the elections.SGA elections are … [Read more...] about Student Government Association Prepares for Elections
Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Turns Heads on Campus
Pepperdine's Turning Point USA chapter displays controversial Valentine's Day grams at Mullin Town Square on Feb. 12. TPUSA chapter president Sophia Markle said the grams were sent by the national TPUSA organization for their tabling event. Photo courtesy of Andersen Barger Pepperdine’s chapter of Turning Point USA tabled on Mullin Town Square on Feb. 12. Chapter members … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Turns Heads on Campus