Life & Arts

Attending college in Southern California has its perks especially at a coastal school like Pepperdine. Nuzzled next to the Pacific Ocean it would be a loss to graduate without at least having attempted to surf. There are however a few things you should know before your inaugural surf session to avoid frustration and to make your first surfing experience magical (as it should … [Read more...] about Catch a Wave: A guide for beginning surfers

Warning: This is for entertainment purposes only. Please do not take any personal offense to any of the personas listed as I admit even my habits align with some of these. But if I do my job right you'll find your match. Also the gender of each persona was selected at random. 1. The mommy's-little-monster. This persona may coincide with any of the following: She's never worked … [Read more...] about Top 10: Pepperdine Personas

Valentine's Day (or Singles Awareness Day) is right around the corner and the Pepperdine student body once again turns to the Graphic for dreamy date ideas helpful hints and a distraction from the date on the calendar.Whether you're in a relationship single and seeking or content being alone here are tips for stress-free Valentine's Day plans for every situation. The fun may … [Read more...] about The Graphic's guide to Valentine's Day

A former student was honored with the prestigious Golden Mike Award from the Radio and Television News Association (RTNA) of Southern California on Saturday Jan. 23 marking a monumental day for Pepperdine's Telecommunications Department. Alex Blackmon a 2009 Seaver graduate was recognized for a feature aired last March exposing the issue of homelessness in Santa Monica. … [Read more...] about Alumnus awarded TV news honor

It was a Friday night on the red carpet at Pepperdine's first annual ReelStories Filmfest. The crowd hushed in anticipation as the winners were announced on stage: "Best cinematography— Austin Chapman." As the cameras flashed Chapman's parents sister and friends gleamed with pride and excitement as they cheered him on. Strolling down the red carpet as if it came naturally to … [Read more...] about Student filmmaker nets nods awards