Seaside Hall is Pepperdine's most recent addition to on-campus housing, which typically accommodates 458 Seaver students. Upper-level students said they faced difficulties in securing dorms for the 2022-23 academic year. Photo by Mary Elisabeth Pepperdine is located in Malibu and while attending a university in such a "'brand name' beach community" has perks like running into … [Read more...] about Dorm Dilemma: Students React to Housing Hardships
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The Fine Print: The Challenges of Living On Campus at Pepperdine
Living on campus at Pepperdine is a part of being a Wave that every student should (and, really, has to) experience. You get to live in a community of other students, in Malibu, with easy access to all your classes and everything campus has to offer with views you really can’t beat.While being a part of Pepperdine’s residential community is usually a great part of a … [Read more...] about The Fine Print: The Challenges of Living On Campus at Pepperdine
Beating the Heat: Why There’s No AC in the Dorms and What To Do About It
August and September are the hottest months of the year on average in Malibu, according to ABC 7's AccuWeather. As students adjust to a new school year, mitigating the heat in their dorms is another part of their to-do lists.Temperatures in Malibu have already peaked this semester at 93 degrees Fahrenheit on Labor Day. Students continually bemoan the fact that on-campus housing … [Read more...] about Beating the Heat: Why There’s No AC in the Dorms and What To Do About It
Artist Corner: Rowland Evans
Photo courtesy of Corey Fitzgerald For junior Rowland Evans, high school was always a battle between pursuing his dream of becoming a music producer and getting his schoolwork done. "I’ve been making music since I was 13 years old, playing in night clubs since I was 14, traveling the country by 15-16 for shows, and during that time, my whole relationship with my … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Rowland Evans
Con: Leave Pets At Home
Art by Madeline DuvallHaving a furry creature around for comfort may seem ideal to the stressed-out student. But with Pepperdine's limited living premises, having a pet-friendly campus just isn't a viable option.Animals do not belong in the cramped dorm lifestyle. Most students have barely enough room for their own things in their small two or three person rooms. Animals need … [Read more...] about Con: Leave Pets At Home