Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Picture this, it's a hot August day in Malibu. Students are rushing to move into their dorms and are anxiously waiting to see their friends. Once move-in day is over, the following weekend is full of days lying on the beach and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fall Semester Is Better Than Spring Semester at Pepperdine
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Opinion: Pepperdine Students Should Take Advantage of the Ocean
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I grew up 20 minutes from the beach in North San Diego County. Going to the beach has been on my list of hobbies for most of my life. It was such an integral part of my life that l often wondered what teenagers who lived in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Students Should Take Advantage of the Ocean
Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
When entering Malibu, a sign on the side of the road reads, "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." As you venture closer to the coast, surfers spread across the beaches lying along the Pacific Coast Highway, displaying the integral surf culture in Malibu.However, students have expressed mixed feelings about whether or not this surfing culture is truly immersed in Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
Good News: Starry Night
One night, before the semester began, I received a call around 11 p.m.. "Do you want to go to Ralphs Beach around midnight, there's going to be a meteor shower and tonight is the peak," my friend asked. We gathered some blankets and laid out next to the pink house, and the super moon provided more than enough light to see each other. We began to worry the light of the shooting … [Read more...] about Good News: Starry Night
Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA
Photo by Megan Williams Communication Professor Anastasia Triviza experienced culture shock when she first moved to Los Angeles. Having grown up in Greece, she later studied in New York City for her master’s degree. Once in LA, she soon realized she needed a car to get from one place to another. “I thought I could take the bus to go to work in Redondo Beach from Newport … [Read more...] about Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA