Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Family. Christian university. Social media. These are all elements that contribute to Pepperdine students' ability to structure their opinions and stand up for them — questioning both good and bad. The more confident and articulate people feel about their perspectives, the more they will continue to express themselves, … [Read more...] about The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks
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Shoe Speak with Gibson Stump: Sneaker Culture Shapes Fashion and Lives
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Senior Sport Administration major Gibson Stump may not dress in designer clothes, but he sure has opinions on what's cool and stylish. For him, the epitome of style isn't shirts or pants but the soles on the bottom of his feet. Stump said he believes tennis shoes are not only the best thing to wear but also have a range … [Read more...] about Shoe Speak with Gibson Stump: Sneaker Culture Shapes Fashion and Lives
Prof. Roshawnda Derrick Emphasizes the Beauty of Bilingualism
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal When Professor Roshawnda Derrick's undergraduate linguistics instructor rolled in a TV and began to play MTV Tres in 2011, Derrick said she became enamored with the language and cultures. Now, Derrick, from Detroit, is an associate professor of Hispanic Studies at Seaver College. During her time in college, Derrick had … [Read more...] about Prof. Roshawnda Derrick Emphasizes the Beauty of Bilingualism
Hope Lockwood Encourages Gender Identity Exploration
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Junior English and Philosophy double major Hope Lockwood said they do not believe gender and sex are the same, and the difference between the two is simple: Gender is an identity comparable to that of religion, whereas sex relates to body parts. The power, Lockwood said, should be in a person’s hands to decide who they … [Read more...] about Hope Lockwood Encourages Gender Identity Exploration
Using Her Family Heritage for Good: How Sammie Wuensche Teaches Others About Being Indigenous
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal For junior English and Hispanic Studies double major Sammie Wuensche, her biggest passion was not learned by experience; it was and is part of her family heritage. Wuensche is Indigenous on her mother’s side and has spent the majority of her life inspired by her ancestry with the desire to make Indigenous voices heard. … [Read more...] about Using Her Family Heritage for Good: How Sammie Wuensche Teaches Others About Being Indigenous
