Photos Courtesy of JumpstartWith over a month of missed class time, Pepperdine Jumpstart members face major disruptions in the program."It's been kind of a lot," freshman Lauren Kula said. "November happened, so because of the fires and everything, we didn't have Jumpstart for basically a month. And now with the LA teacher strike, it's pushing our curriculum back even … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Takes a Hop Back After Woolsey Fire and LA Teacher Strike
Chickenpox Case Appears on Campus
Chickenpox at school may seem like something from elementary school, but a chickenpox flare up at Pepperdine has students wondering what to do to protect themselves.University Public Relations sent out a health advisory email Jan. 18, notifying the Pepperdine community of a probable chicken pox case. The individual is a Malibu campus resident, meaning all students, staff and … [Read more...] about Chickenpox Case Appears on Campus
Pepperdine Students March for Women
Photos by Ashley MowreaderA sea of people dotted with pink hats, painted poster boards and T-shirts bearing quotes on female empowerment surfed the streets of Los Angeles in the 2019 Women’s March. Pepperdine Waves joined the crowd and added their voices to the movement. “A woman's success is not just her own ... it's humanity's success," junior Aurora Authement … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students March for Women
Spring Admits Share their Experiences Coming to Campus after Tragedy
For spring admits, it can be difficult transitioning to a new university in the middle of the school year, but this year's wildfires, mass shooting and missed school days add additional obstacles to the existing challenges. The 126 spring admits of 2019 face an unusual situation of walking into a healing community and learning to make it feel like home. Between the … [Read more...] about Spring Admits Share their Experiences Coming to Campus after Tragedy