From left to right: First-years Colin Papé, Kellan Davidson, Zavi Nat and Jaden Mahomed smile at the peak of the Hike to the Cross on Aug. 30. The group speed-walked on the way up taking only two breaks, Papé said. Photo courtesy of Colin PapéThe Hike to the Cross is an out-and-back, three-mile hike from the back of Pepperdine’s campus into the Santa … [Read more...] about A Rite of Passage: Waves Hike to the Cross For Pepperdine’s Best View
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‘Hollywood’ in Malibu: RSFF17 Celebrates Student Films and Cinematic Dreams
In Hollywood, the red carpet is reserved for A-list celebrities and social media influencers — in Malibu, it belongs to Pepperdine students with stories to tell. Presented by the Student Programming Board (the Board), Pepperdine’s 17th annual ReelStories Film Festival brought together student directors, writers and actors to showcase their work under this year’s theme, “A … [Read more...] about ‘Hollywood’ in Malibu: RSFF17 Celebrates Student Films and Cinematic Dreams
‘Rich in Giving’: International Studies Student Leads with Compassion
Leadership is often associated with authority and visibility, but senior Tsion Gerbaba said she takes a different approach. She leads compassionately, valuing diligence over control and impact over recognition. Gerbaba’s path from Ethiopia to Pepperdine has developed her understanding of leadership and service, shaping her aspiration to work for the United Nations. “I want to … [Read more...] about ‘Rich in Giving’: International Studies Student Leads with Compassion
‘Italian at Heart’: Screen Arts and Italian Studies Student Blends Multicultural Values into Filmmaking
Senior Screen Arts major Alekza Rhyan writes interview questions in Italian at Made in Italy Bistro in Westlake Village on Sept. 22. Rhyan translated the answers into English subtitles for her documentary "Made in Italy." Photo courtesy of Alekza Rhyan When she was 10 years old, senior Screen Arts major Alekza Rhyan asked her mom to put her in Italian lessons. Little did she … [Read more...] about ‘Italian at Heart’: Screen Arts and Italian Studies Student Blends Multicultural Values into Filmmaking
Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Professor Michael Folkerts (center) poses with grad students Avery Encalade (left), Kelsey Carlton (second from left) and Sabrina Krebs (right) on April 13. Folkerts said students should ask upperclassmen for class advice. Photo courtesy of Michael Folkerts Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through … [Read more...] about Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes