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Makena Huey

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Women Faculty Face Exacerbated Economic Challenges During COVID-19

Posted on April 1, 2021 by makeup_by_makena

COVID-19 presents everyone with challenges, but working mothers are severely impacted. Three female faculty members at Pepperdine discuss their experience helping their children with online learning while balancing teaching, researh and service.

‘Something People Don’t Think Happens’: Students and Staff Speak about Sexual Assault

Posted on November 19, 2020March 13, 2021 by makeup_by_makena

Sexual assault is pervasive on college campuses across the nation, yet many students believe Pepperdine is exempt. Student leaders and staff discuss the reality of sexual assault on campus, including prevention education.

Pepperdine and International Students Respond to Recent ICE Policy

Posted on July 23, 2020March 13, 2021 by makeup_by_makena

A July 6 ICE policy threatened to deport international students taking all online classes. Three international students react to this government policy and Pepperdine’s response to it.

Staff Editorial: SGA Should Not Keep Students In The Dark

Posted on January 28, 2020March 13, 2021 by makeup_by_makena

Pepperdine University explicitly affirms that “truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, must be pursued relentlessly in every discipline.” However, in recent weeks, the Student Government Association (SGA) has fallen short of the meaning of this quote, failing the institution and the students it is meant to serve and leaving its constituency in the dark.

Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery

Posted on August 22, 2019March 13, 2021 by makeup_by_makena

Since the events of last November shaped our identity and unified us in new ways, it may seem challenging for the Pepperdine community to move forward into a year of recovery without forgetting the past. However, identity does not translate to limitation.

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Joseph Adler was enjoying a relaxing Sunday evening in front of the TV when a news segment about Polish families offering their homes to Ukrainian refugees caught his attention. The Ventura County district attorney’s office has joined prosecutors statewide in opposing proposed regulations that could result in the early release of thousands of violent offenders. When Tony Ayala stands at the podium and delivers the commencement speech for California Lutheran University’s Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals program, he will have overcome years of self-doubt. Yoga instructor Robert Graham stood at the front of the room as a group of older adults watched closely. Cities, counties and other government agencies have little choice when the services they provide involve gas-powered vehicles and equipment. Dylan Grossberger has watched the progress on the North Pleasant Valley Groundwater Desalter every day on his way to class for the past three years. For the first time since the pandemic, Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District board members disagreed over whether they should be allowed to participate in district meetings remotely. City Councilmember Tony Trembley has withdrawn his request for the council to consider rescinding the general plan amendment referral that would allow for homes to be built on the Camarillo Springs Golf Course. As his students program spherical robots to navigate a maze made of blue tape and plastic cups, Jesus Vaca’s vision is becoming a reality.

AWARDS

ACP Newspaper & Online Pacemaker | The Pepperdine Graphic
CMA Best Special Issue | The Graphic Special Edition Spring 2021
ACP Magazine Pacemaker Finalist | Currents Magazine Spring 2020
LA Press Club – Best College Newspaper 3rd Place
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