Art by Peau Porotesano More than 1,000 students gave their time to assist the community during Step Forward Day, but students should continue to serve others beyond just one day. The thought of consistently volunteering can be daunting, since Pepperdine students often lead busy lives, but helping others positively benefits both the volunteer and the recipient. Many … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Step Forward For More Than One Day A Year
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FOOD Share Collaborates with Pepp to Feed the Elderly
Photos By Addy Rogers Gray Wilking is outfitted in a long-sleeved flannel shirt, rain pants and hiking boots, despite the fact that it’s only 9 a.m. and almost 80 degrees. On this particularly sunny day in October, her job involves leading a small group of Pepperdine volunteers through freshly planted rows of asparagus, citrus trees, green beans, beets, sugar peas and snap … [Read more...] about FOOD Share Collaborates with Pepp to Feed the Elderly
Students Call Awareness to Homelessness
Photo by Cassandra Stephenson This year, Pepperdine is partnering with the national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness movement to host an awareness week of their own. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a nationally recognized event that typically takes place the week before Thanksgiving every year, according to the National Homelessness website. “We are partnering … [Read more...] about Students Call Awareness to Homelessness
‘We’re Going to Do Something’: An Interview With Anna Clare Burnett
*Editor's note: Anna Clare is a staff writer for the Perspectives section of the Graphic. Photos by Madeleine CarrAnna Clare Burnett, Pepperdine freshman, lost her father during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Tom Burnett died helping to overtake the hijackers on flight 93. The plane crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing everyone on board. Tom, … [Read more...] about ‘We’re Going to Do Something’: An Interview With Anna Clare Burnett
Pepp Gives Back at 28th Annual Step Forward Day
Photos by Terra AtwoodPepperdine students, faculty, and families arrived early Saturday morning, September 10th for the 28th annual Step Forward Day. The Pepperdine Community participated in one of its oldest service events, giving back to the people in the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Malibu area. “Giving back to the community really does make you feel good; it makes your … [Read more...] about Pepp Gives Back at 28th Annual Step Forward Day