Outside Pepperdine's International Programs office is a map displaying the locations students can explore through study abroad programs. This year, 1,010 students applied before the priority deadline, wrote Greg Muger, director of Malibu offices for International Programs. Photo by Samantha Torre First-year Rebecca Barish always wanted to go to Switzerland and said she … [Read more...] about IP Applicants Face Competitive Odds for 2022-23 Programs
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Pepperdine Undergoes Another Cycle of WSCUC Evaluation
The sun sets over the Malibu campus Nov. 3. The WSCUC team completed their virtual visit to Pepperdine on Oct. 22 and will release a report with its evaluations by mid-March 2022. Photo by William Bacon After a week of community members interviewing with WSCUC officials, WSCUC will release a report with its evaluations of Pepperdine by mid-March 2022, said Kevin Worthen, the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Undergoes Another Cycle of WSCUC Evaluation
Identity-Based Organizations Host ‘My Culture is NOT a Costume’ Event
Pepperdine students representing identity-based organizations on campus host the "My Culture is NOT a Costume" event Oct. 25. At this function, students learned about the effects of Halloween costume choices. Photo by Sierra MosesSeven of Pepperdine's identity-based organizations worked to spread information about the negative effects of particular Halloween costume choices in … [Read more...] about Identity-Based Organizations Host ‘My Culture is NOT a Costume’ Event
The Fine Print: Context Matters on the Freedom Wall
Pepperdine’s Freedom Wall has been a hub of controversy over the years, from issues of LGBTQ+ rights and discrimination to this fall’s abortion debate.When a serious issue that directly affects the lives of others is discussed on the Freedom Wall, the memes and jokes posted next to — or on top of — those deeply personal statements demean them. Students … [Read more...] about The Fine Print: Context Matters on the Freedom Wall
‘Don’t Touch My Kid’: Malibu Moms Stage Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protest Near Pier
A gathering of people raise their signs outside the Malibu Pier to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools. Members of Cali Free, a local group, said they came out to speak out against the mandate. Photo by Emily Shaw Correction: An earlier published version misreported Jameson's sign A group of Malibu moms took to the pier to protest vaccine mandates in schools, hoping … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Touch My Kid’: Malibu Moms Stage Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protest Near Pier