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Weekly Column: Coffee Monday with Julia Donlon

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Image by Julia DonlonCoffee Monday is a movement that I started in 2017 to cultivate an atmosphere of inclusiveness and help inspire deeper relationships. Every Monday, I get the privilege of listening to what people are passionate about, who they love and what makes them, them — all over two cups of coffee.During a weekly one-hour coffee date, I spend time with someone … [Read more...] about Weekly Column: Coffee Monday with Julia Donlon

Pepperdine Fine Arts Presents ‘Die Fledermaus’

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Photos Courtesy of Ina Bobis The all-student cast of "Die Fledermaus" will be present the traditional German opera in Smothers Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Emma Ujifusa, a junior Music Education and Vocal Performance major, plays Adele — the chambermaid of the two main characters. "She is a character that helps drive the plot," … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fine Arts Presents ‘Die Fledermaus’

Spring Students Adjust to Life Abroad in Buenos Aires

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Photos courtesy of Anthony Delucia and Sydney Griffith For many Pepperdine students, studying abroad is an essential aspect of the college experience. Studying at one of Pepperdine’s seven abroad locations during sophomore year almost resembles a rite of passage for students, and each international program seems to have its own distinct culture. According to the … [Read more...] about Spring Students Adjust to Life Abroad in Buenos Aires

The Effects of the Gender Ratio Issue in the Classroom

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Infographic by Makena HueyMost students at Pepperdine know that the ratio of males to females is unbalanced. In fact, it is talked about so much that it has become a running joke among the students. But at what point does it become an issue in the classroom?According to the 2018 Pepperdine Admission facts for Seaver College, the undergraduate student body is 60 percent female … [Read more...] about The Effects of the Gender Ratio Issue in the Classroom