Senior Sofia Boehm poses with her closest friends and family April 14. Boehm and her father bonded over their shared passion for celebrating. Photo courtesy of Sofia Boehm In a world that rarely slows down, sometimes the greatest act of joy is finding a reason to celebrate. Whether it's an elaborately planned birthday party or a routine walk with a roommate, students are … [Read more...] about Celebrating Life Creates an Exciting World
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Reel Inn Malibu Fans Call for Rebuilding: It Might Just Happen
The Reel Inn Malibu is calm before the daily storm of loyal customers on a sunny day Feb. 2016. The rustic decor made the restaurant feel genuine, fans said. Photo courtesy of Zach Le The tide might be turning for the owners of the Reel Inn Malibu. The State of California would not continue to lease the site of the beloved seafood restaurant to its owners, Andy and Teddy … [Read more...] about Reel Inn Malibu Fans Call for Rebuilding: It Might Just Happen
Opinion: People can Learn from ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. This past summer, HBO Max removed "Courage the Cowardly Dog" from its streaming platform, according to IMDb. This means the show is no longer available to watch on any subscription streaming platforms. "Courage the Cowardly … [Read more...] about Opinion: People can Learn from ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’
Pepperdine Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day
President Jim Gash addresses the audience for the annual Founder's Day at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 17. Gash launched this year's campaign of "Purpose," reflecting back on the University's pursuit of excellence. Photos by Olivia Schneider As the undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and more piled in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 17, the live orchestra began to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day
Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
Infographic by Betsy Burrow Update: This article was updated on Oct. 1, 2025 to include quotes from Seaver Faculty Senate President Chris Doran. Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, dropping four spots since last year's edition. The national university rankings … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings