Student Needs After Hours: Wellness Vending Machines Change Health Climate on University Campuses

Student Needs After Hours: Wellness Vending Machines Change Health Climate on University Campuses

Apr 5, 2026
Pepperdine plans to implement wellness vending machines to address late-night gaps in students’ access to health supplies. With support from student-led initiatives on campus, University leaders aim to install machines before the fall 2026 semester.
From Fire to Tide: Malibu’s Wildfires Leave a Wake That Won’t Wash Away

From Fire to Tide: Malibu’s Wildfires Leave a Wake That Won’t Wash Away

Apr 5, 2026
Malibu’s shore appears calm, but the effects of the 2025 wildfires aren’t over. Rains keep flushing contaminants into the ocean, debris keeps resurfacing and residents face weariness about returning to the water.
Good News: Finding Home in CCB 143

Good News: Finding Home in CCB 143

Apr 5, 2026
CCB 143 — the Graphic newsroom — is the home of deep connections and high quality college journalism. Managing Editor Tony Gleason explains how this location became his home.

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First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings

First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings

Apr 5, 2026
First-year students reflect on the friendships, challenges and experiences that defined their first year at Pepperdine. They describe the lessons they plan to carry into their sophomore year.
15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection

15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection

Apr 2, 2026
Since YouTube has existed, people have been uploading videos about the “Pokémon” series of games. Over the past 20 years, it’s evolved into a massive subsection of YouTube.
Students Explore the Cultural Phenomenon of Music Festivals

Students Explore the Cultural Phenomenon of Music Festivals

Mar 29, 2026
The impact of today’s rapidly growing musical festival culture generates diverse opinions among today’s youth. Pepperdine students highlighted emerging benefits and concerns within the industry and the fan experience.