Rylan Dettling (second from the left) visits Greece with her friends. Photo courtesy of Rylan Dettling.With the road as her classroom and a driver as her tutor, sophomore Rylan Dettling turned a taxi ride into an unexpected learning opportunity.After graduating high school and moving to Madrid, Spain, Dettling said she found herself outside the Spanish Notary, defeated after … [Read more...] about Made Between Worlds
Pepperdine Sororities Strive for Academic Success
Lyra Tiffin (middle) enjoys the company of her Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters. Tiffin's sisterhood inspired her to implement academic success in her new Panhellenic position. Photo courtesy of Lyra TiffinUndergraduate women who are interested in joining one of Pepperdine University's seven active sorority chapters go through a rigorous recruitment process that aims to foster … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Sororities Strive for Academic Success
Good News: We Meet For A Reason
I was at my desk job sometime during spring 2025 when a job website sent me a notification. Through a private message, a recruiter encouraged me to apply for a job all the way in Maine — a place I would have never chosen to visit otherwise. I've never been afraid of moving. I was raised in seven separate homes in various states and countries. Restarting was a rhythm, not an … [Read more...] about Good News: We Meet For A Reason
Staff Editorial: Participate in Community Building
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. During the college years, many students experience or enter a part of their life when they no longer see their friends from home as … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Participate in Community Building
Through My Lens
Photo by Betsy Burrow A simple press of a button can freeze a sentimental moment forever. For senior Billy Zhao, a screenshot from a video call holds a special place in his heart. “[It’s a picture] of me and my nanny, who raised me since I was brought into this world,” Zhao said. “I don’t call her enough ever since I moved to Canada. I went from seeing her every day to now … [Read more...] about Through My Lens