Pepperdine's housing opens its doors after a year-and-a-half of shut down. Students said they were excited to live in a dorm and call it home. Photo by Nicole Wong Starting college, moving into dorm rooms and saying goodbye to loved ones is a rite of passage for many young adults. After a year-and-a-half of Pepperdine’s campus-wide shutdown, this year’s move-in day holds … [Read more...] about New Students Find a Home On Campus
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Get to Know the Paws of Malibu
Labrador Nala strikes a pose in front of the decorated Rock in Adamson Plaza on Aug. 27. Maria Arguelles dressed Nala in a Pepperdine bandana to support the Waves. Photo courtesy of Maria Arguelles From snout to tail, dog-lovers adore their furry best friends. Whether it be on campus or on the beach, many dogs call Malibu their home. Most people who see these dogs just … [Read more...] about Get to Know the Paws of Malibu
Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time
The Firestone Fieldhouse stairs appear daunting from the bottom leading to Lower Dorm Road. The stairs might be scary to look at, but they are even more taxing to walk up. Photo by Abby Wilt The sight of a mountain of stairs. The sensation of burning legs. The sound of huffing and puffing. If you’ve ever walked for more than one minute on Pepperdine’s hilly campus, … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time
Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ Showcases Her Growth as an Artist
The cover of Taylor Swift's ninth studio album "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" shows the singer with windblown hair, pointing her head to the left this time instead of to the right — as she poses on the original "Fearless" album cover. Her new rerecorded album was released April 9. Photos Courtesy of Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's ninth studio album, "Fearless (Taylor's … [Read more...] about Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ Showcases Her Growth as an Artist
Year 2 Welcome Invites New Waves Home
A group of orientation leaders stop outside of the Payson Library while giving the sophomores and their guardians a campus tour Aug. 20. The campus tour helped familiarize students with their new home. Photo by Ali Levens Editor's Note: The reporter was a participant in the Year 2 Welcome. Pepperdine welcomed sophomores home after a year of remote learning. The class … [Read more...] about Year 2 Welcome Invites New Waves Home