As fall ends and many await the arrival of the Christmas season, Thanksgiving will approach at the end of the month. Though many skip over Thanksgiving customs and fast forward to celebrating Christmas early, students said going home to Thanksgiving traditions is a fun way to ring in the holiday season. Senior Caroline Graham said Thanksgiving is a huge holiday in her … [Read more...] about Students Await Thanksgiving Traditions
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Thanksgiving Traditions: How Students Spend Their Break
Art by Autumn Hardwick Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the smell of pumpkin pie and cinnamon spice will soon once again fill the air. Students said they are looking forward to a break, filled with their favorite holiday traditions and quality time with family and friends. Pepperdine's Thanksgiving break begins Nov. 23, and students like sophomore Kailey Echeverria … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Traditions: How Students Spend Their Break
Letter to the Editor: Pepperdine’s Hiring of Jimmy Dunne as University Director of Traditions
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. I am glad that Pepperdine understands the value of its traditions and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Pepperdine’s Hiring of Jimmy Dunne as University Director of Traditions
Seeking God through Different Denominations
Photo courtesy of Julia Stratton44,000. That’s how many denominations exist within the Christian faith, Religion Professor Dyron Daughrity said. Each of these denominations have found their own variation of expressing awe and gratitude to God, adding to the plethora of definitions of worship. Pepperdine hosts a community of students from a variety of denominations within … [Read more...] about Seeking God through Different Denominations