Pepperdine University is defined by the traditions upheld by its community. One of these traditions is Convocation, a program that, according to its mission statement, exists “to help Pepperdine students build Christian faith, affirm Christian values, and address the moral and ethical dimensions of current issues.” Convocation is seen as an important fulfillment of the … [Read more...] about Staff editorial: Identifying ways to improve Convocation
Perspectives
Live from London: Breaking stereotypes and loving life
While a 10-hour plane flight and no language barrier may make London appear to be the least exotic Pepperdine IP destination, I can speak from experience and say that is not the case. Even though it’s only about a week into the program, I already have nine weeks of London under my belt because I am one of the three students who are returning after the 2012 summer program—I … [Read more...] about Live from London: Breaking stereotypes and loving life
Tips to gaining the freshman 15
Dear Grace, It’s my 11th day at Pepperdine and the soreness in my thighs has become unbearable. I live in Banowsky, have two classes in the CCB, one in the library and one in the CAC. When will my body adjust? Will the next four years be filled with perpetual pain? Sincerely, Freshman Fatty As someone who takes pride in the lengths to which I will go in order to remain as … [Read more...] about Tips to gaining the freshman 15
Pepp prepares promising pupils
You’re in the middle of heavy traffic occupying most of the parking lot, with the rest of the pavement allocated for the spunkiest, loudest, most cheerful group of people excited to welcome you to the experience of your life. Mom and Dad are browsing through the schedule of activities — they tell you to remember to apply sunscreen, stay hydrated and write plenty of letters … [Read more...] about Pepp prepares promising pupils
Nam Knows Best: The Sophomore Exodus
Hello, world. I am very pleased to make your acquaintance, and I hope that this new Perspectives column dedicated to my own obsessive rants will benefit your lives in some way. My writing style has been called quirky and, truthfully, I am the oddest person I know. I am a sophomore, a Thai food addict. I live in comfy clothes. My favorite animal is an otter. Now that we … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: The Sophomore Exodus