The Student Success Center celebrates National First-Generation College Day on Nov. 8. First-generation students gathered for a photo by Pepperdine's painted rock in Adamson Plaza wearing their #FirstTogether T-shirts. Photo courtesy of Joanna Ramos While pioneering the college experience in their families and pursuing an undergraduate degree, first-generation students said … [Read more...] about First-Generation Students Experience Riding the First Wave
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Third-Year Students Make their Way to Malibu for the First Time
Junior William Castleberry poses in front of Payson library while displaying his London pride after studying abroad there. Many third-year students have only recently made their way into campus for the first time this fall after the COVID-19 pandemic and studying abroad. Photo by Sammie Wuensche The COVID-19 pandemic created a long-lasting impact on everyone, but it's led to a … [Read more...] about Third-Year Students Make their Way to Malibu for the First Time
‘REMAND’: How One Wrongfully Accused Ugandan Teen’s Story Led to Reform
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
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