The Pepperdine Athletics logo illuminates in Firestone Fieldhouse. Members of Pepperdine Athletics spoke out on transgender participation in the NCAA. Photo by Jerry Jiang Junior Tony Lin came out as transgender his senior year of high school to what he described as “mixed results.” Lin did not tell his parents about his gender identity when he came out to people at his … [Read more...] about Trans Participation in Sports Causes Multi-Level Controversy
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The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
Photo by Caroline Conder After undergoing brain surgery at 14 years old, senior Ashtyn Adams thought she wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor. While studying abroad in London during Summer 2019, Adams spoke with Rick Marrs, a Religion professor, former provost and chief academic officer at Pepperdine. Marrs complimented her academic work, but his compliments weren’t … [Read more...] about The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
Ricky Eldridge Is Pepperdine’s Newest Director for the Center for Sustainability
Center for Sustainability Director Ricky Eldridge smiles for a photo in 2017 at his apartment in Los Angeles. Eldridge said he works remotely at his home in Westlake Village, CA, due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Ricky EldridgePepperdine’s Center for Sustainability welcomes its newest director, Ricky Eldridge.Pepperdine hired Eldridge as the new director of the Center … [Read more...] about Ricky Eldridge Is Pepperdine’s Newest Director for the Center for Sustainability
Opinion: The Pandemic Can Stunt Students’ Growth
Art by Madeline DuvallFor a large portion of the teenage population, attending college is one of the many pinnacles of transitioning into adulthood in society. Typically, college enables students to start a life independent of their families; however, due to COVID-19, some of them are unable to move out and move on from their adolescent self. College is a time for … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Pandemic Can Stunt Students’ Growth
Class of 2019 Rocks Out for AKB’s Last Rock the Brock
Photos by Sam Finnegan The class of 2019 kicked off their final year in style with Rock the Brock, Thursday, Aug. 30. Seniors shuttled up to the Brock House for the annual senior year kick-off party hosted by President Andrew K. Benton. All students who attended the event were entered into a raffle pool for an assortment of prizes and signed a guitar that would be one of the … [Read more...] about Class of 2019 Rocks Out for AKB’s Last Rock the Brock
