Pepperdine has many student-run organizations but there is only one that teaches students how to argue and how to argue well — Pepperdine Waves Debate. Pepperdine Waves Debate is an academic co-curricular program that offers opportunities for the development of argumentation and public speaking skills, according to Pepperdine's Seaver College Website. Members said the team is … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Waves Debate Fosters Community Beyond Competition
Life & Arts
Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Students Reflect on Life Away from Malibu
Sophomore Mia Perry poses in Copenhagen, Denmark in October. Perry said Copenhagen was one of her favorite trips. Photo courtesy of Mia Perry From the hilltop overlook, Malibu can feel like its own isolated world — with salt air in the breeze, the Pacific stretching endlessly to the horizon and campus tucked neatly between the mountains and the sea. The ocean views, the … [Read more...] about Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Students Reflect on Life Away from Malibu
A Rite of Passage: Waves Hike to the Cross For Pepperdine’s Best View
From left to right: First-years Colin Papé, Kellan Davidson, Zavi Nat and Jaden Mahomed smile at the peak of the Hike to the Cross on Aug. 30. The group speed-walked on the way up taking only two breaks, Papé said. Photo courtesy of Colin PapéThe Hike to the Cross is an out-and-back, three-mile hike from the back of Pepperdine’s campus into the Santa … [Read more...] about A Rite of Passage: Waves Hike to the Cross For Pepperdine’s Best View
‘Hollywood’ in Malibu: RSFF17 Celebrates Student Films and Cinematic Dreams
In Hollywood, the red carpet is reserved for A-list celebrities and social media influencers — in Malibu, it belongs to Pepperdine students with stories to tell. Presented by the Student Programming Board (the Board), Pepperdine’s 17th annual ReelStories Film Festival brought together student directors, writers and actors to showcase their work under this year’s theme, “A … [Read more...] about ‘Hollywood’ in Malibu: RSFF17 Celebrates Student Films and Cinematic Dreams
Campus Recreation Keeps Community Active
Jonathan Opsahl, Pepperdine ('20) alumnus and Campus Recreation fitness instructor (far left), guides a Strength and Conditioning class at The Cage on Jan. 21. Opsahl said he enjoys coaching the fitness classes. Photo by Catie BaurPepperdine's Campus Recreation provides various resources to students, faculty and staff members to enhance personal fitness, wellness and enjoyment … [Read more...] about Campus Recreation Keeps Community Active