Geneva Sovinec smiles outside her first-year housing dorm in March 2022. Despite the name of the building being the "Audene Merrill Connor House," students typically just call the house "Connor." Photo by Mary Elisabeth The buildings on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus are adorned with plaques and dedication memos. However, these official names and histories often go unnoticed in … [Read more...] about Students Nickname Common Campus Buildings
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Getty To Host Cultural Concert and Dance Film Screening
A still from Chris Emile's "hbny (pronounced eh-boh-nee)" shows dancers posing together in costume. Emile's short film is one of the three that will be screened as part of “Poussin Projected: A Screening of Contemporary Dance Films” at The Getty Center. Photo courtesy of Ciarra K. WaltersThe Getty Villa in Malibu and The Getty Center in Los Angeles are set to host … [Read more...] about Getty To Host Cultural Concert and Dance Film Screening
Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots
The sun sets behind Stauffer Chapel on campus Feb. 18. George Pepperdine founded the school in 1937 and it has been affiliated with the Church of Christ ever since. Photo by Ashley MowreaderSince its founding in 1937, Pepperdine has been affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The University’s founder, George Pepperdine, was a “lifelong member” of the Church … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots
Streaming Services Boom in Popularity
This graphic shows how online streaming services have become so popular they are almost overtaking traditional medias. In 2020, the global number of streaming subscribers passed 1 billion for the first time, according to the LA Times. Graphic by Addison WhitenNetflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video are just some names on the long and growing list of streaming … [Read more...] about Streaming Services Boom in Popularity
Multidimensional Identity: Beth Sun
Beth Sun poses with President and First Lady Gash at the Your Home, My Home reception in 2021. Sun said she is honored to be an international ambassador by supporting international students. Photos courtesy of Beth SunThere are 313 international students at Seaver College as of fall 2021, according to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Of all international countries … [Read more...] about Multidimensional Identity: Beth Sun