Photo by Brett Bean The Campus Life Project, which includes renovations to Payson Library, the Pepperdine School of Law and the construction of a new residence hall, is proceeding on schedule, said Vice President for Administration Phil Phillips and Associate Vice President for Administration Nicolle Taylor. Phillips said progress on the Payson renovation is going well. … [Read more...] about Campus Life Project Construction Continues
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Coming Out Journey Spurs Crossroads President to Help Fellow LGBT Students be True to Themselves
Photo by Shannon Hansen Crossroads President, senior Cameron Hart, acts as mentor and confidante for the LGBTQ+ community and those who struggle with the idea of coming out. “There’s this quote that I really like that kind of pertains to coming out or being a leader within the LGBT community,” Hart said. “I don’t know who said it but it says: ‘be the person you needed … [Read more...] about Coming Out Journey Spurs Crossroads President to Help Fellow LGBT Students be True to Themselves
Plaza Fountain Turns On After University Decision
Photo by Terra Atwood The fountain in Joslyn Plaza is back on, as of Feb. 14, after being shut off for the past three years. Pepperdine shut down all 12 recirculating water features and fountains in 2014 to conserve water in an effort against the drought. Since then, the fountains at Heroes Garden, and now Joslyn Plaza, have been turned back on. Junior Andrew Lozano … [Read more...] about Plaza Fountain Turns On After University Decision
Don’t Wish It Away
Graphic by Nate BartonOne of my most vivid memories of freshman year was the ceiling in Miller A4.Not the mixtape I made for the 90-minute flight from Tucson to LAX. Not the breathless week of NSO. Not taking Cross-Country team pictures at Zuma Beach and realizing I was finally a Division I athlete. Not the cringeworthy speeches I struggled to give in COM 180. Not the … [Read more...] about Don’t Wish It Away
Increase in Chinese International Students at Christian Universities Allow for Spiritual Growth
Photos and Graphics by Chad Jimenez Over the past few years, Pepperdine has been receiving an increasing amount of international applications, a majority of which are coming from China. At least 40 percent of international students enrolled at Pepperdine University are from China, according to Pepperdine’s website. For Fall 2016 Pepperdine received 11,828 applications and … [Read more...] about Increase in Chinese International Students at Christian Universities Allow for Spiritual Growth