Firestone Fieldhouse heard the songs and chants of first-year and transfer students at Frosh Follies, Pepperdine’s annual tradition. As New Student Orientation (NSO) week unfolded, the House Cup Competition reached its peak during Frosh Follies — a two-part competition where first-year houses are divided into five teams and students perform chants and skits that are judged … [Read more...] about Firestone Hosts Frosh Follies, An Annual Tradition
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Good News: Sports Journalism Leads to Fulfillment
If there was one play that summed up my baseball career, it was when I was 11 years old, playing third base, when I went to catch a pop fly — but instead of catching it — I missed and the ball hit me directly in the face. I was taken out of the game and left with two black eyes for a couple weeks. Whether it was breaking my wrist on the first play of the season or getting … [Read more...] about Good News: Sports Journalism Leads to Fulfillment
Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
Editor’s note: *This story contains an anonymous source to protect the individual’s privacy. Christianity among Americans is dwindling and Pepperdine faculty members are seeing the effects themselves despite the University’s Church of Christ roots. Religion and Philosophy Professor Rachel Collins and Falon Barton, University Church of Christ campus minister, are … [Read more...] about Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
Class of ’25 Comes Together to Rock the Brock
Pepperdine Seaver College seniors headed to the home of President Jim Gash and first lady Joline Gash on Aug. 28 to enjoy a night filled with dancing, raffle prizes and being together as a senior class. The night began with the Gashes personally welcoming every student to their home with a handshake. "Lean into who you have become at Pepperdine," Gash said. "Make sure to … [Read more...] about Class of ’25 Comes Together to Rock the Brock
NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students
New Student Orientation (NSO) at Pepperdine is a program that provides a full week of events for new students and parents to equip them for their time at Pepperdine. Returning students share what inspired their roles as NSO leaders and their experience so far. Ximena Parra is a junior who joined her friends in the fun of being an NSO leader this year. "One of my best … [Read more...] about NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students
