Art by Xander Hayes Seaver population is now 50 percent ethnic Diversity. It’s a common word with heavy implications. In recent years diversity has been a prominent area of interest for the administration, especially considering Pepperdine has been a predominantly white institution since its founding in 1937, according to Director of Admission Laura Kalinkewicz. In his … [Read more...] about Diversity milestone achieved
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Another record broken
The Class of 2016 formerly held the title for largest class size with 903 students enrolled in fall 2012. But this year, the incoming freshman class took the lead by adding another 31 students to the mix, resulting in 934 total. “This year, the Office of Admission received a record number of applications — over 10,400,” Director of Admissions for Seaver College Laura … [Read more...] about Another record broken
It was all worth it
It hit me on my way to a friend’s birthday party in the suburbs of Mexico City in May 2012. I needed change. I wasn’t happy. It was then that an idea blossomed with the subtlety one would not expect from a life-changing decision. Transfer. First, let’s rewind. I was offered admission into the University of Tampa last summer, along with a hefty scholarship and an offer to … [Read more...] about It was all worth it
Reusable plastic boxes usher in a new wave of environmentalism
Photo by Sacha Irick In a drive to “turn the tides” on the school’s lackluster history of environmentalism, reusable plastic to-go boxes will be offered along with the already-provided compostable ones. Students wishing to take food with them are faced with the choice to either obtain the green plastic containers for a $5 deposit or a disposable box tacked with a 25 cent … [Read more...] about Reusable plastic boxes usher in a new wave of environmentalism
Campus gets extreme makeover
From the law school to the gym floor, academic and operational departments across campus collaborated to renovate various parts of Pepperdine this summer in an effort to make the campus safer, more efficient and more accessible. These projects, according to Construction and Campus Planning, included improvements to crosswalks, access control, the School of Law audiovisual … [Read more...] about Campus gets extreme makeover
