Members of PeppVet gather at the Ronald Reagan Library on April 9. Graduating members of PeppVet attended a private event at the library to tour the site and join as a community before leaving Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Eric Leshinsky In fewer than two years, student veteran organization PeppVet has become a “one-stop-shop” for student veterans to find a community and safe … [Read more...] about PeppVet: A One-Stop-Shop for Military-Connected Students
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“Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building
Photos by Megan Williams Suddenly, everyone was talking about it. Google Search trends spiked to all-time highs: “Afghanistan,” “Taliban,” “Kabul.” A general understanding swept the nation that something had gone terribly awry in Afghanistan, where the United States military had served since the initial invasion to fight terrorism in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 … [Read more...] about “Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building
“The Oath Never Stops”: A Marine’s Heart for Service
Photo by Megan Williams Purpose, service and leadership — Marine veteran Eddie Castillo lived by those words long before he enrolled in Graziadio Business School and heard them as part of Pepperdine’s mission statement. For as long as he can remember, Castillo has had a heart for service. Whether it be fighting for his country, coaching a special needs baseball team or … [Read more...] about “The Oath Never Stops”: A Marine’s Heart for Service
Opinion: A Reality Check for Pepperdine’s Rankings
Art by Vivian Hsia For the second consecutive year, the U.S. News & World Report ranked Pepperdine University No. 49 in Best National Universities. But what does that mean? Although it is impressive that Pepperdine maintained its top 50 position, the static standing signifies the University has a lot of potential to raise its ranking. To climb the ranks, Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Opinion: A Reality Check for Pepperdine’s Rankings
Staff Editorial: Bring Awareness to Student Veterans
Art by Madeline Duvall With last week's Pepperdine Graphic Media Town Hall, "Citizen Soldier," on Thursday, March 8, it is only right that the Pepperdine Graphic staff focus on the important and often-overlooked presence and engagement of student veterans on campus. "Citizen Soldier" was an opportunity for dialogue regarding veterans’ affairs and for some of Pepperdine’s own … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Bring Awareness to Student Veterans
