Some students believe Pepperdine’s location and culture contribute to a false reality. Beneath the surface, many students crave more vulnerable conversations surrounding topics like mental health.
With the Right Resources, Pepperdine Students will RISE with Resilience
With climbing rates of depression and anxiety, a virtual Fall 2020 semester coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and socio-political stress takes a toll on students’ mental health. To better assist students and faculty, Pepperdine continues to offer virtual resources for mental health.
Fresh Faces: First-year Ready to Make Waves in the Los Angeles Music and Art Scene
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. The 12th installment features Jeni Keung, a first-year international student from Hong Kong who is excited to experience the Los Angeles music and arts scene.
Fresh Faces: Transfer Finds Her Voice at Pepperdine
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. The 14th installment introduces transfer student Diamond Longs, who discusses her dream of creating a record label and succeeding as an independent artist.
First-year Baseball Star Brandon Llewellyn Dreams Big
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. The 13th installment features Brandon Llewellyn, a baseball star whose dream is to win big and continue his success.
2020 Mic Check with the Music Industry
Despite mass cancelations due to coronavirus, the music industry has found new ways to connect with fans and continues to impact pop culture by supporting movements like Black Lives Matter.
New Pepperdine Feminist Club Hopes to Start Important Conversations
Five juniors created Pepperdine’s first feminist club to establish a safe space for conversation to achieve both gender equality and an awareness of intersectionality on Pepperdine’s campus.