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Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Clarification: PGM met with leaders for the Hub for Spiritual Life after this story was published. In that meeting, Hub leaders informed the Graphic staff they are actively creating ways for students involved in sorority … [Read more...] about Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment

Step Forward Day 2021 Brings Service to Campus

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Students volunteering on Step Forward Day for School on Wheels write cards to put in backpacks full of school supplies for unhoused children. The Hub for Spiritual Life offered 14 organizations for students to sign up for that will continue to have service opportunities throughout the school year. Photos by Liza EsquibiasPepperdine's 33rd Step Forward Day took place Sept. 11, … [Read more...] about Step Forward Day 2021 Brings Service to Campus

Pepperdine Volunteer Center Closes, Shocking Students and Alumni

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The Pepperdine Volunteer Center leaders pose on Alumni Park in fall 2019 for Step Forward Day. The PVC will close permanently June 7. Photo Courtesy of Derek Pinto The Pepperdine Volunteer Center announced its closure May 27 on Instagram and Facebook due to "a recent reorganization within the University," according to the PVC’s post. On May 25, Connie Horton, vice … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Volunteer Center Closes, Shocking Students and Alumni

Future Psychiatrist Hopes to Use Interpersonal Skills to Help Others

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Psychology major DJ Djobaih smiles on a field trip at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco in February. She said she wants to work as a child psychiatrist because she believes child development is critical.Photos courtesy of DJ DjobaihFirst-year DJ Djobaih is a Psychology major from Elk Grove, CA. Since her childhood, she said she has always dreamed of helping others and … [Read more...] about Future Psychiatrist Hopes to Use Interpersonal Skills to Help Others

Fresh Faces: First-Year Excited to Grow in Faith at Pepperdine

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First-year Christopher Ganey poses for a picture while on a hike in Buena Vista, Va. Ganey said he became interested in Pepperdine because of the University's Christian tradition.Photos courtesy of Christopher GaneyFirst-year Christopher Ganey said Pepperdine's Christian identity drew him to the University.He said he first heard of Pepperdine when he visited his aunt and uncle … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Excited to Grow in Faith at Pepperdine