The start of the school year can be exciting for some and nerve-racking for others as a new chapter begins. For seniors, the start of the fall semester marks the end of their final year at Pepperdine. Because the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the class of 2024's first year at Pepperdine, many seniors graduating this coming spring have had a rather untraditional … [Read more...] about Seniors Share Sentiments About Their Final Year
Life & Arts
Album Review: Post Malone Switches Up Genres with ‘Austin’
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. American rapper, singer and songwriter Post Malone put out his fifth studio album titled "Austin," his first name, July 28. The 17-track album shows Malone shifting his … [Read more...] about Album Review: Post Malone Switches Up Genres with ‘Austin’
A Celebration of Girlhood: Students Share their Love for ‘Barbie’
Barbie’s plastic world came to life in June when the “Barbie” movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, debuted worldwide. After its record-setting debut, the Barbie movie made audiences reflect on femininity and the patriarchy, students said. Women at Pepperdine resonated with its message on girlhood. Senior Alina Sanchez said the film made her proud of being a … [Read more...] about A Celebration of Girlhood: Students Share their Love for ‘Barbie’
Ways For New Students to Ease First-Year Jitters
Incoming Pepperdine students may be wondering what it means to say "Waves Up" or to attend "the 'Zoey 101' school." Within their first semester, the class of 2027 and transfer students alike will become familiar with both these phrases and the wider Pepperdine culture. It is normal to feel a mixed bag of excited and nervous feelings of anticipation about what the first year … [Read more...] about Ways For New Students to Ease First-Year Jitters
Students Speak on the Pros and Cons of Technology
Technology is inescapable these days. While students see its benefits, they also see its crippling effects. Students said technology has done good for society because it connects people all over the world. However, they also see the way it can damage one's mental health. "It's harder for [mental health to not affect] younger generations because they grew up with tech and … [Read more...] about Students Speak on the Pros and Cons of Technology