August and September are the hottest months of the year on average in Malibu, according to ABC 7's AccuWeather. As students adjust to a new school year, mitigating the heat in their dorms is another part of their to-do lists.Temperatures in Malibu have already peaked this semester at 93 degrees Fahrenheit on Labor Day. Students continually bemoan the fact that on-campus housing … [Read more...] about Beating the Heat: Why There’s No AC in the Dorms and What To Do About It
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Students Share Stories from Abroad at the Return
Photos by Alex NeisTo help first-year students make their decisions about studying abroad during their second year, Pepperdine offered them the chance to meet with returning juniors and explore their abroad opportunities at The Return on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Alumni Park.Associate Dean of International Programs Ron Cox said the event is intended to give first-year students a … [Read more...] about Students Share Stories from Abroad at the Return
Coffee with a Transfer Connects Students at Starbucks
Photo by Marisa Dragos There's a new campaign curating coffee and community on campus. Student Affairs launched an initiative called Coffee with a Transfer to foster friendships between transfer and non-transfer students. Any Pepperdine undergraduate student can fill out an online form with a little bit of information about themselves, and the Office of Student Affairs … [Read more...] about Coffee with a Transfer Connects Students at Starbucks
Fire Returns to Malibu
Photos by Milan Loiacono The brush fire that was reported near Sweetwater Canyon Road early Friday afternoon was 95% contained as of 2:58 p.m., that same day. The fire started around 11:30 a.m. Aug. 30 and moved uphill to burn approximately 40 acres. Nearly 200 firefighters were dispatched to the scene to battle the fire from all fronts. Several helicopters were also … [Read more...] about Fire Returns to Malibu
Frosh Follies Brings Excitement and a Surprise from President Gash
Photos by Allison Lee Energy filled Firestone Fieldhouse as freshmen and transfer students made sure they were heard at Pepperdine’s annual Frosh Follies on Saturday night. The tradition of Frosh Follies included performances of chants and skits focused around notorious Pepperdine stereotypes and gags, along with the university's history. Freshmen houses Crocker, Eaton, … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies Brings Excitement and a Surprise from President Gash