Plugging into extracurricular life on any college campus can be difficult but there's just something unfortunate about Pepperdine that makes it easy for unsuspecting students to slip by unnoticed. Though it can be a frustrating process crossing that line between "all I do is go to class" and "I have friends from eight different organizations" is one of the best things you can … [Read more...] about How to: Get involved on campus
Center grows greater environmental focus
As Pepperdine's Center for Sustainability completes its first year it is redoubling efforts by partnering with various departments on campus to reduce waste and energy and increase its "green" factor.According to Director of the Center of Sustainability Rhiannon Bailard sustainability is the idea of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future … [Read more...] about Center grows greater environmental focus
Athletic facility funding was previously allocated
It is no secret that Pepperdine's campus underwent serious renovations during the summer months. One of these renovations as described in the Aug. 31 Graphic was the construction of the new weight room built exclusively for Division 1 athletes as well as the hiring of a nutritionist and physical trainer. Although the Graphic story suggested a relationship … [Read more...] about Athletic facility funding was previously allocated
H1N1 cases raise alert
Pepperdine prides itself on being a close community. Naturally that closeness causes concern as flu season approaches especially for the H1N1 virus epidemic. With confirmed cases of the virus already on campus health officials at Pepperdine are preparing for the onslaught.As the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization prepares to take on the "swine flu … [Read more...] about H1N1 cases raise alert
Stories speak to about us
Stories are everywhere. From commercials to great literature to Pepperdine's Malibu campus— real life stories heroes and villains surround and affect us. The stories that we are exposed to and the stories we connect with help us develop our own identity and interpret the world around us.Before I came to Pepperdine the stories that I heard about college life … [Read more...] about Stories speak to about us