Art by Autumn Hardwick Dear Pepperdine, This Valentine’s Day we, the Graphic, wanted to take a moment and appreciate all the things we love about Pepperdine and Malibu. We know we can be critical of you, from parking to food, but there is still so much we love about our campus and its people. To begin, we love you all — our readers, our supporters and the people who … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: A Love Letter to Pepperdine
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Picture Perfect: Finding the Best Photo Ops Near Pepp
As the sunset peaks out over the top of the hills, first-year Kallista Rodarte admires the phenomenon at Solstice Canyon. While Rodarte watched the sun from afar, she said she decided she needed to capture this memorable photo opportunity. Photo courtesy of Kallista RodarteIn looking on Pepperdine students' social media accounts, there seems to be so many opportunities for a … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect: Finding the Best Photo Ops Near Pepp
Coastal Stakeholders Fight Erosion in Malibu
Malibu is known for its 21 miles of scenic coast, but due to rising sea levels, the shoreline continues to diminish each year. County stakeholders like Caltrans, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors and the Bay Foundation implemented solutions to preserve Malibu roads and beaches, each weighing the costs and benefits of their projects. “Erosion is very … [Read more...] about Coastal Stakeholders Fight Erosion in Malibu
Hikari Matsumoto Proposes a New Dining Facility at Seaside
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Transferring from Sophia University in Tokyo during COVID-19, junior Art major Hikari Matsumoto began her Pepperdine journey during the spring 2021 semester from her bedroom in Japan. Although she had planned to participate in an exchange program with her previous university, she decided to transfer to Pepperdine after … [Read more...] about Hikari Matsumoto Proposes a New Dining Facility at Seaside
Off-Campus Jobs Connect Students to the Local Community
Andres Benson organizes clothing in Faherty, a local retail shop. Benson said he started working there during his first year at Pepperdine and appreciates the workplace and friendships he has made. Photo by Liza Esquibias Sophomore Alondra Mendoza found a new community moving to Malibu this fall — her coworkers and local customers at Point Dume restaurant Thaia.Students, … [Read more...] about Off-Campus Jobs Connect Students to the Local Community