President Jim Gash smiles for a headshot in 2019. Gash said he sees a bright future ahead for Pepperdine. File photo courtesy of Pepperdine Graphic Editor’s Note: Alicia Dofelmier was Life & Arts editor of the Graphic in the spring semester. Dofelmier completed the reporting and writing of this story before her graduation in May. Jim Gash is the 8th president of … [Read more...] about Inside the President’s Life: A Q&A with President Jim Gash
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Ariana Grande Blooms Into a New Era With ‘petal’
Photo courtesy of Republic Records Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer.Facing the throes of the media, Ariana Grande proves her resilience through the release of her newest album, "petal," on July 31.During an interview with … [Read more...] about Ariana Grande Blooms Into a New Era With ‘petal’
Staff Editorial: Waves Stick Together
Art by Cara TangEditor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Editorial together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Editorial to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Welcome home, Waves!We are so excited to welcome you back to Malibu. Whether you’re stepping onto … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Waves Stick Together
Begin-ning at Pepperdine
Paul Begin, interim senior associate dean for Seaver College stands alongside his son, first-year Ethan Begin at their Pepperdine faculty home. The Begin family continues a Pepperdine legacy from childhood to adulthood during their time on Malibu campus. Photo by Soliel Lara AponteNestled up in the hills of Pepperdine lay the homes of many faculty and staff members. One family … [Read more...] about Begin-ning at Pepperdine
Pepperdine’s Own Home: The Brock House
The entrance to the Brock House stands peacefully above Pepperdine's Seaver undergraduate campus in Malibu, California. Photos by Melissa HoustonMost students are familiar with the name George Pepperdine; yet, there are few who know of Margaret Brock. Following the creation of Pepperdine’s Malibu campus in 1972, Margaret Brock generously funded the creation of a permanent … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Own Home: The Brock House