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Faith in Secular Democracy: Pepperdine Students Grapple With Morality

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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

Remembering the Sound of Forgotten Music

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First-year Fiona Dandler takes an evening after classes to play hymns on her keyboard at her first-year dorm in Darnell on Feb. 6. Fiona said this traditional style of music is soothing because it allows her to connect with her faith. Photo courtesy of Fiona DandlerBefore there were artists like Drake and Olivia Dean, there were B.B. King and Tricky. While people are busy … [Read more...] about Remembering the Sound of Forgotten Music

Pepperdine Athletics Officially Hires Swim/Dive Head Coach

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Dan Marella, Swim/Dive head coach, leans down at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 2, 2024 to talk to his swimmers during the Rodionoff Invite. Marella has been with the program since September 2022, according to Pepperdine Athletics. File photos by Mary Elisabeth ('25) Editor's Note: This article was updated March 17, 2026. The update included quotes from Dan … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Officially Hires Swim/Dive Head Coach

Students Reclaim Their Rhythm in Malibu After a Semester Abroad

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Sophomore Liesel Grace Mendoza poses alongside Buenos Aires students at Calafate, Patagonia, on Oct. 28. Mendoza said the group enjoyed a four-hour hike on Estancia Cristina Fossil Canyon. Photo courtesy of Liesel Grace MendozaAfter spending the fall semester immersed in new cultures and lifestyles abroad, some Pepperdine students said returning to campus has resulted in an … [Read more...] about Students Reclaim Their Rhythm in Malibu After a Semester Abroad

Veritas Forum Teaches Hospitality in a Polarized Political Climate

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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