First-year Lauren Kinder gleefully cradles her new dog Goose at her home in Reno, Nev., on Aug. 29. Kinder’s puppy has kept her company as she takes online courses and builds virtual relationships with fellow Waves. Photo courtesy of Lauren KinderWhile most first-year students gave up a traditional experience of their first semester of college, others decided to move to … [Read more...] about First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College
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Bring the Times Back
My freshman year, I was eager to learn of all the perks afforded to college students like discounts on restaurants, tickets and streaming services. But the one perk I cherished the most was the print edition of The New York Times.For my first two years of college, my morning ritual depended on grabbing a coffee at Starbucks along with a copy of "All the news that's fit to … [Read more...] about Bring the Times Back
Pepperdine Pushes Past its Paralyzing Past
In the wake of the one-year anniversary of the Woolsey Fire and Borderline Shooting, Pepperdine continues to heal and grow from its losses and trauma. However, new perspectives from the freshman class show that the scars of last year won't persist in future Waves who attend Pepperdine.In less than one week, Pepperdine faced the loss of freshman Alaina Housley and the damage … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Pushes Past its Paralyzing Past
Pepperdine Becomes More Competitive as Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate for 2019
Photos by Channa Steinmetz Fall 2019 marks the lowest admittance rate ever for Seaver College, according to online data from Pepperdine's Office of Admissions. Director of Admissions Falone Serna wrote in an email that Pepperdine received 13,718 applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Pepperdine admitted 4,241 students, according to the online data. This yielded a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Becomes More Competitive as Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate for 2019
Frosh Follies Brings Excitement and a Surprise from President Gash
Photos by Allison Lee Energy filled Firestone Fieldhouse as freshmen and transfer students made sure they were heard at Pepperdine’s annual Frosh Follies on Saturday night. The tradition of Frosh Follies included performances of chants and skits focused around notorious Pepperdine stereotypes and gags, along with the university's history. Freshmen houses Crocker, Eaton, … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies Brings Excitement and a Surprise from President Gash