A woman sits and reflects on the tragedies of 9/11 at the annual Waves of Flags display at Pepperdine University. The memorial lasts from Sept. 9 to 25 and honors the victims of the terrorist attacks 20 years ago. Photos by Abby Wilt 2,977 flags. 2,977 lives. The annual Waves of Flags display flew over Alumni Park Sept. 11, and 180 Pepperdine volunteers set up 2,977 flags to … [Read more...] about Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display
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Breaking Down the Parking Problem at Pepperdine
Several cars parallel parked alongside Seaver Drive on Pepperdine's Malibu campus Aug. 30. Many students say they struggle to find parking at the start of the fall 2021 semester due to the elimination of several parking spots on campus. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanFor the past three semesters, the majority of students skipped the commute to class — most just went from their … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Parking Problem at Pepperdine
On-Campus Housing Numbers Break Records as HRL Finds Ways to Adapt
Towers RAs and SLAs take a picture during HRL training in summer 2021. With the largest number of students in Pepperdine history living on campus, sophomore RA Timothy Jackson said building community is HRL's top priority. Photo courtesy of Timothy JacksonPepperdine is housing a record-setting 2,500 students on the Malibu campus for the fall 2021 semester, leaving Housing and … [Read more...] about On-Campus Housing Numbers Break Records as HRL Finds Ways to Adapt
Pepperdine Welcomes Incoming Class of 2025 to Malibu
First-year students dance at the President's Reception at the Brock House Aug. 27. New Student Orientation was a week-long event to help first-year students mingle and get acquainted with campus. Photo by Ali Levens After a year of virtual admissions, campus tours and acceptance parties, Pepperdine’s Class of 2025 finally arrived on campus. Out of 12,934 applicants, 1,209 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Incoming Class of 2025 to Malibu
Year 2 Welcome Invites New Waves Home
A group of orientation leaders stop outside of the Payson Library while giving the sophomores and their guardians a campus tour Aug. 20. The campus tour helped familiarize students with their new home. Photo by Ali Levens Editor's Note: The reporter was a participant in the Year 2 Welcome. Pepperdine welcomed sophomores home after a year of remote learning. The class … [Read more...] about Year 2 Welcome Invites New Waves Home