Screenwriter Gabe Sachs (left), actor Robert Capron (center) and interviewer Arianna Kenig (right) participate in a question-and-answer (Q&A) session at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theatre on Sept. 20. The discussion followed a showing of the 2010 film “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Photos by Triniti GreggFrom illustrated diary entries to cafeteria drama, a … [Read more...] about Don’t Be a Wimp: Malibu Turns the Page From Book to Big Screen
What a Rush! Fraternity Recruitment Paves the Road to Brotherhood
Potential new members (PNMs) attend Alpha Tau Omega’s (ATO's) Wiffle Ball event at Alumni Park on Sept. 11. Senior ATO social chair Foxx Felderstein DJed the event for attendees. Photo courtesy of Eduardo Cua From cliff jumping to broomball, Pepperdine’s annual fraternity recruitment allows potential new members (PNMs) to form connections through interactive … [Read more...] about What a Rush! Fraternity Recruitment Paves the Road to Brotherhood
Schools Share How They Navigate Housing Shortages
Seaside Residence Hall overlooks the track. Drescher Campus Apartments are located further up the hill behind Seaside. Photo by Rochelle WilliamsGiven the Malibu beachfront view, Pepperdine may seem to have it all. One of its issues, though, is a lack of student housing.Pepperdine students who want to live on campus can choose between six different residence options, but … [Read more...] about Schools Share How They Navigate Housing Shortages
Chris Tomlin: The Man Behind the Music
Chris Tomlin’s message of humility and surrender continues to resonate at Pepperdine months after his personal visit to the campus, students said. On Feb. 5, Pepperdine University appointed contemporary Christian artist Chris Tomlin as the inaugural artist and worship ambassador. This initiative aims to foster community among students and deepen their faith. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Chris Tomlin: The Man Behind the Music
Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads
After the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine students found their faith was tested — not by sermons, but by a commute. With several churches in the Malibu area, many Pepperdine students set out to find a “church home.” While the university has ties to the Church of Christ, 80% of students attend churches of other denominations, according to Pepperdine University’s 2019 Religious … [Read more...] about Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads