Perspectives

Pepperdine has been operating under the watchful eye of the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) in recent weeks — and WASC has been hard at work critiquing the university from every angle, ranging from academics to campus life. And with their presence, hopes are high for smaller majors to see a dramatic change in faculty. Majors, especially those from the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Diverse faculty fosters well-rounded students

“In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…” (Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Prologue line 2) Shakespeare couldn’t have chosen a better word to describe the city of Verona. In case you were curious, this particular scene contains five Pepperdine students, a lot of rain, one map of Verona and one of the cutest little Italian cities of all time… seriously, even Shakespeare thought … [Read more...] about Living Abroad: “In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…”

Really? I am really reading a DPS report about another creeper on campus? Yes, I am, because, over the past two weeks, two men who are not affiliated with Pepperdine have been caught harassing female students and even entering girl dorm halls. You can read all about it in the News section. There are even photos and complete descriptions of each man. Handy stuff when you’re … [Read more...] about Creepers on Campus

I know there are stereotypes surrounding every international program at Pepperdine. And while I’m not saying that none of them are true, I think it’s fair to say some of them are exaggerated. These “exaggerated” comments especially tend to be amplified around the early application deadline period. Last year, as a freshman, I heard all of it. It was like an IP war with everyone … [Read more...] about Live from London: “London sucks”?

Dear Grace, Which fraternity should I join? I.E. which frat is the coolest? Sincerely, Bro Seeking Bro BSB, Where to begin? With such a varied selection of solid, intellectually focused, Christ-centered, leadership oriented bands of brothers around campus, where could one possibly go wrong…? Before answering your question specifically, let’s get a feel for those things you … [Read more...] about Find out if you are ready for rush