I'm not special. Every time I finally give myself a chance to not be busy, I realize this fact about myself, and it frees me from the anchors I have tied to my sense of identity and self-worth. Keeping busy with various activities and interests does not provide a sufficient definition of who I am. Being a freshman, I remember going through the college application process … [Read more...] about You Don’t Need to Be Special
Behind-The-Scenes: Pepperdine Prepares for Return of IP Shanghai Students
Infograph by Ali Levens Pepperdine sophomore Bradford Holladay was backpacking by himself in Vietnam when he received the email informing him that his study-abroad program in Shanghai, China, would be suspended for the remainder of the semester. “Immediately, I was trying to figure out how I was getting back home, since my plan was to get back to Shanghai, but I couldn’t … [Read more...] about Behind-The-Scenes: Pepperdine Prepares for Return of IP Shanghai Students
Office of Admissions Considers the ‘Head and the Heart of Applicants’
Infographic by Natalie Rulon It's that time of the year again. After years of working up to this moment, high school students have finally hit the submit button. They sent their application to the desks of the Seaver College Office of Admission, left to wait in anticipation of finding out where they could be for the next four years of their life. Every year, the Office of … [Read more...] about Office of Admissions Considers the ‘Head and the Heart of Applicants’
State of Eden Project Raises Questions about Pepperdine’s Sustainability
Sign marking the entrance to Eden House, located next to Seaside Residence Hall. Photos by Milan Loiacono When the Eden Project officially opened in Sept. 2015, Pepperdine saw a bright future for its new sustainability residence, according to Chris Doran, founder and coordinator of the Sustainability minor. In the past three years, however, the project has … [Read more...] about State of Eden Project Raises Questions about Pepperdine’s Sustainability
Pepperdine Comes Together to Honor the Rev. King’s Legacy and Life Through Service
Graphic by Ali Levens In February of 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said in his last sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church that the definition of greatness is found in those who serve others. On the 25th anniversary of the national day of service honoring the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader King, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center (PVC) partners with the Upsilon … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Comes Together to Honor the Rev. King’s Legacy and Life Through Service
