Graphic by Nate BartonA study by Priceonomics ranked Pepperdine as No. 11 in racial and ethnic diversity on college campuses. The study examined universities ranked in the top 100 for academics by U.S. News and World Report.The study used data from the Department of Education and from bestcolleges.com to look at the makeup of each school's student body by race and ethnicity."I … [Read more...] about Pepp Ranks No. 11 In Diversity
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Carpool App Aims to Create Sense of Community
Photo by Chad JimenezA new carpooling app developed by a Pepperdine professor and designed by Pepperdine alumnus is aiming to help solve the parking issue on campus.Professor Zairk Boghossian and alumnus Sean Graves developed RidePul, an app that will help Pepperdine students find carpool rides. The app, which is available for iPhone users and planned for release on Androids in … [Read more...] about Carpool App Aims to Create Sense of Community
Don’t Forget to Experience
Graphic by Nate Barton Many people told me coming back from studying abroad can be a rough transition. After being met with an unusually busy syllabus week and an impressive mountain of homework that stretched my to-do list to lengths previously unassociated with the first week of school, I believe them. Welcome to junior year. It is a challenging shift from spending a … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to Experience
Chefs Bring the Heat to Annual Chili Cook-Off
Photos by Chad Jimenez Malibu community members and chili enthusiasts crowded around tents to get a taste of some chili this weekend. This Labor Day weekend marked the 35th annual Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off, and chefs were eager to showcase their spin on chili. The 35th annual Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cook-off was only one of the attractions this Labor Day weekend in … [Read more...] about Chefs Bring the Heat to Annual Chili Cook-Off
Frosh Follies Winners Announced
Photos by Terra Atwood Freshmen flooded Firestone Field House Saturday night for the annual Frosh Follies competition, culminating New Student Orientation, themed “NSOlympics” this year. Each group of freshman dorms performed chants and skits focusing on different origins of Pepperdine traditions and symbols, including how Willy the Wave came to Pepperdine and how The … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies Winners Announced