Graphic by Nate BartonIf you've ever shared your experiences at Pepperdine with students from other schools, you may have found that this school is a bit different. Obviously the fact that our campus is basically on the beach, and there are mountain lions and brand new Ferraris roaming about, set it apart, but it goes much deeper than that. We as Pepperdine students find a … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Different College Experience
Perspectives
Black Students Must Go Abroad
Image Courtesy of the BSAFor my sophomore year at Pepperdine, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I had never been to another country before and, due to the many issues that African Americans have faced across America, such as police brutality, discrimination due to skin color and culture or the feeling of being ostracized, I wasn’t sure how … [Read more...] about Black Students Must Go Abroad
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Needs to Fill Student Sections
Art by Peau PorotesanoEvery year the sport seasons come and go. Every year we see the same low attendance numbers at sporting events. Although there are many theories as to why Pepperdine sports don't draw many fans, we believe it is our duty as attendees of this school to attend more games across a variety of sports. Perhaps one of the reasons why Pepperdine’s crowds are … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Needs to Fill Student Sections
Best Places to Cry on Campus Now that Trump is President
Art by Peau Porotesano The world seems to be rendered a darker shade since the election this past November. Shrouded in uncertainty about what our nation might hold, it can be difficult to navigate this new political terrain in a productive and meaningful way. The Pepperdine campus has equipped students with the precise spaces to organize, to learn, to protest and to … [Read more...] about Best Places to Cry on Campus Now that Trump is President
Spread Encouragement To Others
Graphic by Nate BartonIt's amazing how uplifting a simple interaction can be, and one I had the other day reminded me just how important encouraging comments can be. I was walking into Malibu's Ralphs the other day and before I crossed the street, a Starline tour stopped in front of me, and all of the tourists turned and looked at me before they drove away. I'm not sure what … [Read more...] about Spread Encouragement To Others