Not everyone is cut out for running marathons in under five hours — especially with little experience doing so — but junior Mikela De La Flore is. In just three years of training De La Flore ran two full marathons and does not plan to stop.
Cheer Squad Brings School Spirit to Pepp
Pepperdine’s Cheer Squad is made up of 12 members who have a passion to promote school spirit on campus. Coach and Pepperdine (alumna ’20) Kaitlyn Garrison, said the community and dedication the women bring to the team makes it feel like a family.
Students Look to Office for Community Belonging for Actions Toward Inclusivity
The newly created Office for Community Belonging is a place for students and faculty to freely voice their experiences and opinions at Pepperdine. With a need for diversity and inclusion to hold a bigger space within campus culture, students and administrators hope for the community to transform for the better.
Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Students speak out about their hopes for Pepperdine’s potential GE curriculum changes, expected to be implemented by fall 2023. New requirements will bring a culture shift to Pepperdine, and students have opinions on what this should look like.
Off-Campus Jobs Connect Students to the Local Community
Off-campus jobs are a way for students in a new place to gain a better understanding of the area in which they live. For students, Alondra Mendoza, Andres Benson and Oliver Westover, working in Malibu has helped them find a place in the community.
Petty Perspectives: In-N-Out — Enjoy the Finer Fries in Life
Petty Perspectives is a column highlighting the rants and thoughts everyone thinks but never gets a chance to put into words. This time, we hear from News Assistant Liza Esquibias, who argues with Pixel Editor Abby Wilt about why In-N-Out fries taste much better than McDonald’s fries.
Pepp Deliberates Over a New GE Curriculum
Pepperdine General Education requirements are on track to change in the next two years, and students and faculty alike hope for a more individualized and diverse course load. With no changes in Pepperdine’s GEs in over 20 years, Paul Begin, associate dean of Curriculum and General Education, said the University is ready to take action to fit the prevailing student needs.
Exploring New Age Serenity with Crystals and Spirituality
Tarot cards, sound baths, crystals and meditation all bring people closer to their personal sense of spirituality. Enabling a deeper connection to their soul, these methods cultivate one’s self-love and understanding of their purpose.
Opinion: Abolish the Electoral College — Democracy Depends on It
Why are we pretending the Electoral College supports the concept of a democracy when it actually silences the voices of millions of voters? This outdated, irrelevant system is no longer useful for modern-day elections, and the popular vote would better support what a democracy is supposed to look like.
Body and Soul: Appreciate the Joys of the Farmer’s Market
Body and Soul incorporates the five senses within a new piece of art, music, film or experience; showcasing what staff find meaningful. News Section Assistant Liza Esquibias shares her experience at the local Malibu Farmer’s Market.
