With trans participation in sports under the constant eye of the media, members of Pepperdine Athletics spoke about LGBTQ+ policy in the NCAA. As trans participation continues to spark debate, Pepperdine continues to look for areas to improve.
Malibu Roads Pose Fatal Threat to Vulnerable Road Users
Roads in and around Malibu have unique combinations of high speeds and tight turns. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists face higher risks here than in other communities.
Pepperdine Dining Prices Exceed Local Stores
Pepperdine dining locations sell food items for higher prices than local grocery stores. While Sodexo controls those prices, a California state law requires the inconsistent application of sales tax that further complicates on-campus food cost.
Malibu and Santa Monica Schools Flirt with Breaking Up
The long-anticipated split between Malibu and Santa Monica’s school districts could soon become a reality. The two parties entered mediation talks this month for the first time.
What Happened to Student Affairs?
In the first summer of COVID, Pepperdine reorganized Student Affairs. Ashley Mowreader describes the how and why behind the University’s decision.
S1E1: Laugh with the Graph (Julianne Yonano Guests)
Laugh with the Graph offers jokes based on local news stories, as well as lighthearted interviews with members of the Pepperdine community.
Omicron Sends Students on Vacation
The start of the Spring 2022 semester aligned with a surge in omicron cases and an expansion of Pepperdine’s quarantine and isolation program. Students navigated COVID restrictions and procedures while the University tried to keep up with a record number of COVID-positive students.
SGA Touts Lyft Partnership, Prepares for Spring Semester
A new partnership between Pepperdine’s Student Government Association and rideshare app Lyft gives students a $10 discount on certain rides. The program, along with a resolution focusing on campus accessibility, created a “theme of mobility” for SGA last semester.
Fine Arts Students Return to Campus
The partial reopening of campus allows Fine Arts students access to on-campus studios. Not all creative spaces are open, and those that are have COVID-19 restrictions.
Students Manage Working During COVID-19
COVID-19 changed the dynamics of student employment. Most University jobs went remote, while some students found in-person employment elsewhere.
