Conner Budge smiles for the camera while driving a boat. Conner died Sept. 24, and was a senior studying Creative Writing at Seaver College. Photo courtesy of Conner Budge Memorial's Instagram An optimist and a student with the biggest smile — this was Conner Budge. Conner died unexpectedly Sept. 24, and members of the Pepperdine community shared memories of him as they mourn … [Read more...] about An Optimist Who Always Had a Smile: Remembering Conner Budge
UPDATE: Olivia Robinson Resigns from the Hub for Spiritual Life
Updated infographic of the Hub for Spiritual Life's staff positions as of Oct. 2022. Graphic by Abby Wilt. The Pepperdine community is seeing more changes to the Hub for Spiritual Life, after the resignation of alumna Olivia Robinson ('20) assistant director of Community Engagement and Service. Robinson said she submitted a letter of resignation to the Hub last week as a … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Olivia Robinson Resigns from the Hub for Spiritual Life
Opinion: I Love Waves Weekend
Art by Vivian Hsia For many years, the question, "Who's playing at Waves Weekend this year?" has been a common one in my family. What started as a simple inquiry for me turned into a running joke, as I asked over and over again, every year, who would be the star performer.Clearly, before I was even a student, I was a fan of Waves Weekend.My first Waves Weekend was in 2014 when … [Read more...] about Opinion: I Love Waves Weekend
Hub 2.0: Pepperdine Sees Changes in the Hub for Spiritual Life
Students raise their hands in worship at The Well on Sept. 29. The Hub for Spiritual Life organizes The Well every week — causing concern for some community members after a recent change in the Hub staff. Photo by Abby Wilt Editor’s Note: Christina Littlefield, professor of Religion and Journalism, is also the adviser of Currents Magazine, with Pepperdine Graphic Media. Her … [Read more...] about Hub 2.0: Pepperdine Sees Changes in the Hub for Spiritual Life
Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
Alumnus Will Noland ('22) in Malibu in spring 2022. Will died Aug. 22, and the Pepperdine community is mourning his loss. Photo Courtesy of Sigma Phi Epsilon A selfless leader, a compassionate friend and a light to everyone he met — these were just a few phrases friends and family used to describe alumnus Will Noland ('22). Will died in Venice, Calif., on Aug. 22, and is … [Read more...] about Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
