Students inside Smothers Theatre clap as the film "REMAND" concludes Aug. 30. Many people from the Pepperdine community attended the screening. Photo by Mary Elisabeth The film "REMAND" follows a Ugandan teenager facing two murder charges who—with no court date in sight — had lost hope on being released. The film tells the story of a group of Pepperdine law students and a … [Read more...] about ‘REMAND’: How One Wrongfully Accused Ugandan Teen’s Story Led to Reform
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Dorm Dilemma: Students React to Housing Hardships
Seaside Hall is Pepperdine's most recent addition to on-campus housing, which typically accommodates 458 Seaver students. Upper-level students said they faced difficulties in securing dorms for the 2022-23 academic year. Photo by Mary Elisabeth Pepperdine is located in Malibu and while attending a university in such a "'brand name' beach community" has perks like running into … [Read more...] about Dorm Dilemma: Students React to Housing Hardships
‘Running Up That Hill’: How Music Affects the Brain
Art by Autumn Hardwick In "Stranger Things" season 4, episode 6, Sadie Sink plays Max Mayfield and escapes the Upside Down through the use of her favorite song, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” by Kate Bush. The newest season of the series displays the transformative effects of music on the psyche. "Stranger Things" showrunners, the Duffer brothers, tasked the series' … [Read more...] about ‘Running Up That Hill’: How Music Affects the Brain
Student Excitement Builds as NSO Begins
Orientation leaders jump and scream in front of first-year housing while welcoming new students and their families to campus Aug. 23. Leaders helped the new students settle into their new homes. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen As the new school year begins, the Pepperdine community welcomed new and returning students to the Malibu campus. New Student Orientation is a five-day … [Read more...] about Student Excitement Builds as NSO Begins
Students Reflect on Summer Concert Memories
Sophomore Abby Jo Budiwarman is in the front row at 5 Seconds of Summer's concert at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine on June 18. She said she enjoyed being able to see their stage effects up close and make out their faces. Photo courtesy of Abby Jo Budiwarman With summer coming to a close, students reflect on breathtaking experiences they had at concerts during the warm and … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on Summer Concert Memories