Graphic by Ali Levens In February of 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said in his last sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church that the definition of greatness is found in those who serve others. On the 25th anniversary of the national day of service honoring the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader King, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center (PVC) partners with the Upsilon … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Comes Together to Honor the Rev. King’s Legacy and Life Through Service
Swipe Out Hunger
Staff Editorial: End the Cap on Donated Meal Points
Art by Caitlin Roark Pepperdine students either have meal points, or they need them. The coveted points have long been a controversial topic on Pepperdine’s campus, and some students remain dissatisfied with the school’s policies. Valuable meal points end up going to waste, as students often mistakenly purchase meal plans that are too large for their dietary needs. The … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: End the Cap on Donated Meal Points
Food Insecurity: A Hidden-In-Plain-Sight Community
Art by Cassandra StephensonPhotos by Terra AtwoodFor Pepperdine University alumnus Amoni Henderson, class of 2017, a negative bank account balance forced him to skip meals and go hungry for nearly three months. Henderson found himself thousands of dollars in debt after several roommate agreements fell through, forcing him to take on more housing financial burdens than he was … [Read more...] about Food Insecurity: A Hidden-In-Plain-Sight Community
