Letter to the Editor: Previous Chaplain Shaya Aguilar Shares Experience with the Hub
January 13, 2023 by Shaya Aguilar
Editor's Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. In light of Christina Littlefield's letter that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Previous Chaplain Shaya Aguilar Shares Experience with the Hub
Founder's Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
September 25, 2022 by Milena D'Andrea
The crowd waves orange and navy bandanas as L.A.-based singer-songwriter, David Davis, sings at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 21. Davis ended the Founder's Day celebration with the song "Yes We Will." Photos by Mary Elisabeth This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pepperdine's Malibu campus, which opened for its first year on Sept. 12, 1972. To commemorate this milestone, … [Read more...] about Founder's Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
April 17, 2022 by Emily Morton
Photo by Caroline Conder A presentation that Sonya Singh gave to Pepperdine Graphic Media in Fall 2021 inspired the theme of this edition of Currents. Singh, a professional photographer and professor at California Baptist University, showed her images to the group and spoke about each moment. From there, the idea of moments has captivated my attention. I find that moments … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editor
Love Brings Randal Beeman out of the Dark
April 17, 2022 by Graeson Claunch
Photo by Caroline Conder After a devastating breakup with the woman he thought would be his future wife, and a surgery to place a stent in his kidney in early 1989 when he was 25, Adjunct History Professor Randal Beeman reached one of the lowest points in his life. "I was taking pain medication, I was sad, I was drinking," Beeman said. "And I come home one night, and I'm … [Read more...] about Love Brings Randal Beeman out of the Dark
The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
April 1, 2022 by Karl Winter
Pepperdine Athletic Director Steve Potts smiles in Firestone Fieldhouse in fall 2019 as Men's Volleyball Associate Head Coach Paul Carroll stands in the background. Since his arrival in 2011, Potts said he prioritized a three-pronged approach to his hires – Christian values, academic excellence and competing for championships – in that order. Photo courtesy of Morgan … [Read more...] about The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring