Photo Courtesy of Martha Perez The Office of the Chaplain hosted the first of three Table Talk: Cultural Competency Convos on Thursday, Jan. 19 to create a space for students to engage in conversations pertaining to race, ethnicity, privilege, cultural competency and other social topics. The guest speakers of the Convo, which was held in the Caf, were Assistant Professor … [Read more...] about Chaplain’s Office Encourages Cultural Competency on Campus
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Psi Upsilon Raises a Record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Charity
Photos by Berkley Mason Psi Upsilon's 10th annual Psi U Think You Can Dance philanthropic event sold out Friday night, raising a record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now, a charitable organization that aids in raising awareness for Paralysis. The competition gives fraternities and sororities the opportunity to compose their own dance performances and compete in front of … [Read more...] about Psi Upsilon Raises a Record $20,000 for Conquer Paralysis Charity
In Response to Recent Statements
Sometime Monday, signs were placed in Waves Cafe. These signs refer to a Pepperdine student writing in the Graphic his opinion that the value of a Pepperdine degree is lessened by intentionally increasing diversity among the student body. The writing that the signs are referring to was a letter to the editor published in 2013. Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are … [Read more...] about In Response to Recent Statements
Raise the Salad Bar
Photos by Gabriella Chan When one enters the Waves Cafe, an overwhelming sensory explosion hits the innocent bystander, who, for the sake of convenience or hunger, has entered this bustling culinary realm. Sometimes it can be quite intimidating to pick a meal, particularly when there is a dictionary-thick stack of orders piling up at The Grill, or if the broccoli-and-apple … [Read more...] about Raise the Salad Bar
Price Jumps, New Policies Raise Concerns
Art by Christine NelsonIt’s the beginning of the semester during the usual lunch craze in the Caf. A junior, who didn’t buy a meal plan this year since she cooks most of her meals in her apartment, guesses she has about 80 meal points leftover from the meal plan she bought for summer school. These points should definitely be enough for the occasional meal in the Caf … [Read more...] about Price Jumps, New Policies Raise Concerns