As cliché as it may sound, life is made most enjoyable when laughing and connecting with pals around you. Life and Arts Editor Beth Gonzales shares her good news comes from re-connecting with friends and loved ones after being abroad this past spring.
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Good News: Bowling for Mushrooms
Cooking is a source of good news for many people. Sports Assistant Editor Alec Matulka discusses how a particular piece of kitchenware holds a special place in his heart.
Ran Home: Pepperdine Panhellenic Holds Sorority Recruitment
Pepperdine’s Panhellenic sororities once again hosted recruitment Sept. 16 through Sept. 19. New members will begin the process of learning about their sororities, before initiation later on in the semester.
Student Government Association Announces 2022-23 Freshman Class Senate
Student Government Association announced the Freshman Class Senate in a Sept. 22 email to the Pepperdine community. The senate consists of Freshman Class President Ryan Regis and Freshman Class Senators Alex Badoyan, Hannah Sharp and Hubert McCullough.
Seaver College Announces Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break Extension for Fall 2023 Semester
Seaver College will implement a fall 2023 break next year, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote in a Sept. 20 email to the Seaver College community. Seaver College also extended the Thanksgiving Break for fall 2023.
You Can’t Really Go Wrong: Students Share Abroad Experiences at The Return
Pepperdine’s International Programs celebrated the Return on Sept. 8. Students had the chance to reconnect with friends from their abroad programs and new students learned about new opportunities.
Good News: Furry Friends and Smiling Faces
Leaving beloved pets at home while at college is hard — but seeing a furry friend can make it better. GNews Producer Gabrielle Salgado speaks about the joy seeing emotional support dogs on campus brings.
Remembering all 2,977: Pepperdine Honors Those Lost on 9/11
Pepperdine hosted two events to honor the lives lost on 9/11 — the Waves of Flags setup on Sept. 9, and the Memorial Service on Sept. 12. Students, faculty and alumni alike said they see this event as a way to continue to honor the people who lost their lives that day.
Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
The Pepperdine community is mourning the loss of alumnus Will Noland (’22) who died Aug. 22, in Venice, Calif. Friends and family described Will as someone who loved others well and had a smile from “ear-to-ear” every day.
Vocalizing Their Story: Students Speak On Hispanic Heritage Month
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, people across the United States observe Hispanic Heritage Month. Pepperdine students speak on their Hispanic culture and how best to add to the appreciation.
