Firestone Fieldhouse stands shortly after construction was completed in 1973. Pepperdine moved from its South Central Los Angeles campus in 1972. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Digital Libraries Gymnasium. Convocation center. Shelter-in-place. Graduation center. Memorial site. For the past 53 years, Firestone Fieldhouse has operated as a center for a variety of different events. … [Read more...] about Farewell Firestone Fieldhouse
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Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech
Local law enforcement drive by an anti-ICE protest outside the Malibu Library on Feb. 1. The Malibu Democratic Club organized the protest. Photo by Katherine Lytle Censorship and free speech are often a hot topic on college campuses, and Pepperdine is no exception. Over the past academic year alone, students across campus have debated free speech issues, including art … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech
Men’s Basketball Begins Griff Aldrich Era
A new era of Pepperdine Men’s Basketball officially began April 7 with newly hired Head Coach Griff Aldrich introducing himself to the Malibu community as the 14th official head coach of the program. In the past two years, Pepperdine Men’s Basketball has posted a 22-45 overall record under Ed Schilling. With a losing record, the University announced they were parting ways with … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Begins Griff Aldrich Era
The Newest Wave: Women’s Basketball Head Coach Balances Motherhood with Leadership
Women's Basketball Head Coach Katie Faulkner holds her newborn baby while coaching through the 2025-26 season. Faulkner gave birth to her third child, Cali Jo, in February and returned to the court just 10 days later. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics When tennis legend Serena Williams was balancing motherhood with professional competition, the star was focused on … [Read more...] about The Newest Wave: Women’s Basketball Head Coach Balances Motherhood with Leadership
‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Wait Continues for Fraser Michael Bohm Trial
Fraser Michael Bohm (farthest back), Attorney Jacqueline Sparagna and Deputy District Attorney Nathan Bartos (right) sit in the Van Nuys Courthouse at the April 9 pre-trial hearing. Superior Court Judge Thomas Rubinson did not set a trial date at the hearing. Photo by Amanda Monahan Editor’s Note: This reporting is part of the Graphic’s ongoing coverage of the Oct. 2023 PCH … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Wait Continues for Fraser Michael Bohm Trial