Pepperdine students gather at the Well on Oct. 15 at the Amphitheatre. The Well is one of the weekly University-hosted spiritual gatherings that bring the community together to worship. Photo by Christine ParkAs young students at Pepperdine walk a life of faith, they are sometimes faced with navigating hard questions in a secular world. The University offers an educational … [Read more...] about Faith in Secular Democracy: Pepperdine Students Grapple With Morality
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Veritas Forum Teaches Hospitality in a Polarized Political Climate
The 2026 Veritas panelists, Matthew Kaemingk (right) and Amanda Rizkallah (middle), sit with moderator Jonathan Koch (left) in front of a crowd of about 100 audience members in Elkins Auditorium on Feb. 17. Panel members shared personal stories and answered audience questions. Photo by Cristal SotoAt a time of deep division in today’s world, Pepperdine’s Veritas … [Read more...] about Veritas Forum Teaches Hospitality in a Polarized Political Climate
Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Turns Heads on Campus
Pepperdine's Turning Point USA chapter displays controversial Valentine's Day grams at Mullin Town Square on Feb. 12. TPUSA chapter president Sophia Markle said the grams were sent by the national TPUSA organization for their tabling event. Photo courtesy of Andersen Barger Pepperdine’s chapter of Turning Point USA tabled on Mullin Town Square on Feb. 12. Chapter members … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Turns Heads on Campus
‘From Loss to Light’: Arik Housley Discusses Finding Resilience in Grief at 2026 RISE Summit
Arik Housley, father of late Pepperdine student Alaina Housley, speaks at the 2026 RISE Summit on Feb. 20. The RISE Summit is an annual event centered around finding resilience at different capacities. Photos by Alayna YaredThe Lighthouse was full of students, alumni, family and friends of Pepperdine for the 2026 RISE Summit on Feb. 20. Attendees received free hoodies, … [Read more...] about ‘From Loss to Light’: Arik Housley Discusses Finding Resilience in Grief at 2026 RISE Summit
SGA Passes Nature’s Edge Snack Resolution
The Pepperdine Student Government Association (SGA) senate reviews plans for the town hall in the Howard A. White Center (HAWC) on Feb. 18. Class presidents should encourage their classes to stay for the cornhole tournament even if they are not participating, said Adriana Cañas, vice president of administration. Photos by Oliver Evans The Pepperdine Student Government … [Read more...] about SGA Passes Nature’s Edge Snack Resolution