The first George Pepperdine College class officers (top) and the 2019 Student Government Association (bottom) stand for their group photos. Since the founding of the University, the student government expanded in size and diversity. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Digital Commons and Brittany Skinner Graphic by Ali Levens More than 83 years ago, the first class at George … [Read more...] about Racial Diversity Reveals Pepperdine’s History of Ongoing Racial Conflict
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Opinion: Selflessness and Empathy Must Overpower Desensitization to Bad News
Americans will remember 2020 as an election year like no other. Against historical precedent, the Republican-led senate spitefully confirmed a Supreme Court Justice days before the election, a candidate refused to say he'd facilitate a peaceful transfer of power should he lose and U.S. agencies found evidence of multiple countries attempting to interfere with election results. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Selflessness and Empathy Must Overpower Desensitization to Bad News
Opinion: Pepperdine Must Take Further Action to Promote Diversity
Art by Madeline Duvall As the Pepperdine community remains uncertain regarding plans for the spring semester, students also question the University's commitments to promoting diversity and equality. While Pepperdine has committed to fostering a unified and diverse environment, more action must be taken to ensure students are heard in a predominately white university. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Take Further Action to Promote Diversity
First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester
Infographics by Jaylene Ramli First-year students are over halfway through navigating the first semester of Pepperdine remotely, and some are still struggling to connect with their class. Pepperdine's enrollment rate dropped 3.5% in fall 2020 even though the University increased its admissions by 971 students. The biggest hurdle first-year students face this fall is … [Read more...] about First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester
Social Media Shapes Pepperdine Influencers’ Identities
Art by Madeline Duvall As Pepperdine social media influencers post their photoshoots, travel endeavors and brand deals, many said they gain an understanding of themselves through the art of the internet. Senior Integrated Marketing Communication major Hailey Serrano said she didn’t gain fame on TikTok until she started showing her true personality in her posts, which … [Read more...] about Social Media Shapes Pepperdine Influencers’ Identities