After seven reported incidents of sexual misconduct on campus, the University speaks out
Thanksgiving, Round II
I didn’t have a Thanksgiving this past fall. Sure, I had turkey and pie, but I was spending so much time thinking about what I’d lost – what those around me had lost – that I forgot to reflect on what I had to be thankful about. The massive tryptophan-heavy meal served only to fuel […]
Fighting Addiction and Stigmas: The Impact of Prenatal Drug Exposure on Mothers and Babies
Every drug addiction has an impact that extends beyond the individual battling this dependency, but pregnant women must consider the possible effects their decisions have on their developing children.
2 More Sexual Crimes Reported on Campus
With these two reports, the total of sexual crimes on campus reported this semester rises to seven
IP Dean Candidates Hold Forums
The search committee released the three finalists for the IP Dean position on Tuesday, Feb. 5
Firefighters Reflect on the Woolsey Fire
Firefighters recall protecting communities against the Woolsey Fire while their own homes were in danger
Exploring the Meaning of Worship
On a campus distinguished by its variety of perspectives, backgrounds and opinions, worship holds a multitude of definitions.
Clean Up the Clutter
It had been a long day, and I was ready for bed. Moisturizing routine? Done. Teeth brushed? Check. Homework done? Somehow, yes. However, sleep was not in the cards for me. I returned to my room to see it – a huge black spider crawling up the wall abutting my bed. I’m not afraid of […]
Staff Editorial: Be a Part of the Presidential Process
Art by Ally Armstrong This past week, the Pepperdine Presidential Search Committee announced the five finalists for the position. Within 24 hours, the Freedom Wall exhibited a display regarding the lack of racial and gender diversity within the finalist pool. Out of the five individuals, all of them are White and only one of them, […]
‘Where is God in All of This?’: A Letter from Chaplain Sara Barton
Chaplain Sara Barton writes about the resilience of Waves and the importance of peace, hope and joy in the midst of tragedy.