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Pepperdine Releases First-Year Student Census
Pepperdine released its first-year student census report Sept. 30. The report included statistics on enrollment, GPA averages and male-to-female ratio.
Letter from the Editor: The Cornell 7 Case Affects All of Us
After Cornell’s student newspaper broke the recent news of a sexual assault lawsuit on its campus, major news outlets across the country have focused their reporting on the issue. Managing Editor Amanda Monahan explains why the topic of sexual assault is important across all college campuses.
Form 990 Reveals Pepp’s Top Earners for FY2025
Pepperdine’s annual 990 filing revealed information about the University’s primary spending activities, contractor partnerships and its highest-paid employees. The University’s net income doubled in the 2025 fiscal year, driven by a rise in total revenue that exceeded $755 million.
life & ARTs
Students Find Creative Ways to Beat the Heat During Malibu Heat Wave
As temperatures soared to 102 degrees in Malibu, Pepperdine students struggled to escape the heat in residence halls without air conditioning. From makeshift cooling methods to seeking refuge in air-conditioned campus spaces, students found creative ways to beat the heat.
Don’t Be a Wimp: Malibu Turns the Page From Book to Big Screen
Screenwriter Gabe Sachs and actor Robert Capron bring middle school mishaps to Malibu as they share the story behind “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” The pair reflect on turning Jeff Kinney’s drawings into movie moments and building friendships beyond the screen.
Local Artist Paints Messages of Ocean Pollution Through Murals
A local artist paints messages through four murals across Malibu. Each art piece echos the importance of limiting ocean pollution and preserving Malibu’s natural beauty.
