As summer begins, students prepare for their summer abroad programs. Pepperdine offers a multitude of programs across the globe and encourages students to take advantage of these opportunities to travel and learn.
Seniors Plan For Their Futures After Graduation
During their senior years, students make everlasting memories and celebrate their accomplishments, while trying to figure out what’s next. Three Pepperdine seniors share their feelings around their futures after graduation.
Chris Ganey’s Favorite Condiment Gives Him a Spiritual Experience
Sophomore Chris Ganey said he believes Chick-fil-A sauce is the best condiment. He said the mixture of barbecue sauce and honey mustard tastes like perfection.
Love Knows No Bounds
Throughout the 21st century, interracial relationships have become more common and accepted in society. Three couples within the Pepperdine community discuss their experiences being a part of interracial relationships and the challenges and lessons that come with it.
BalletX Brings Vulnerability to the World of Dance
BalletX, a Philadelphia premier contemporary ballet, made their way onto the stage of Smothers Theatre Oct. 14. The ballet company performed four show stopping performances that moved the audience.
Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends
It’s Halloween season and the Pepperdine community is getting ready to celebrate the fear-filled day. It’s time to take a look at the history of the spooky holiday and some urban legends that haunt us.
Won by One is Live and In-Person
Won By One members share the challenges and successes of being in an a cappella group in a virtual environment, as well as their excitement for future in-person performances throughout this semester. Group members said they can’t wait to reach out to communities on and off campus again.
Pepp Junior’s Passion for Sustainability Shines Through Swimwear Brand
Junior Clare Cornelius started her small business selling eco-friendly swimwear in April. Cornelius designs, sews, markets and packages her swimwear by herself and with the intention of being environmentally conscious.
Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach
Body and Soul incorporates the five senses within a new piece of art, music, film or experience; showcasing what staff find meaningful. Life and Arts copy editor Yamillah Hurtado discusses her experience of watching the sunset at Point Dume State Beach.
New Students Find a Home On Campus
With COVID-19 shutting down college campuses nationwide in 2020, students have been unable to live on Pepperdine’s campus until now. First-years, sophomores and transfer students share their experience of move-in day, decorating their dorm and finding a campus community.
