Peterson hiking in Malibu in October 2019 | Photo courtesy of Tia Peterson When she isn't studying economics or working at Geoffrey's, senior Tia Peterson can usually be found on a board. Whether she's surfing, skating or snowboarding, Tia spends much of her time in the outdoors. The Minnesota native sat down with the Graphic to talk about her hobbies, hopes for the future and … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Tia Peterson
Hermanas Unidas: Pepp Students Strive to Start a Latina Sorority on Campus
Mejia and Mendoza in San Francisco | Photo courtesy of Melissa Mejia Two Pepperdine sophomores formed a bond over much more than their shared experience as transfer students.Melissa Mejia and Isabella Mendoza are roommates in Eden House, but soon after moving in, the two realized their passion for Latino culture connected them on a deeper level.Both Mejia and Mendoza are … [Read more...] about Hermanas Unidas: Pepp Students Strive to Start a Latina Sorority on Campus
Slopes After Sundown
Photo by Milan Loiacono Flying down the ski slopes of Mount Alyeska is a typical December night activity for junior Carolyne Van Den Hoogen. Van Den Hoogen said she and her friends often spend their nights downhill skiing in almost complete darkness when at home in Girdwood, Alaska, for the winter. “Being active outside in the winter is very difficult,” Van Den Hoogen … [Read more...] about Slopes After Sundown
Midnight Mechanic
Photo by Milan Loiacono For campus night owl Jeremiah Jones, late nights equal better concentration. The junior international business major finds himself more productive at night than during the day but not for the reasons one might think. “I have ADHD, and so when I'm tired, it's not as rampant, so I'm able to better focus,” Jones said. “I figured out that when I … [Read more...] about Midnight Mechanic
Pepperdine Community Addresses Inclusivity Issues within Greek Life
Logo of Pepperdine Greek Life Silver and bordeaux. Garnet and gold. Wine and silver blue. All of these are colors selected by national Greek organizations with chapters at Pepperdine, specifically chosen to represent a Greek group’s distinct values and to provide recognition. However, one overarching color exists within Greek organizations that is hard to miss: … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Addresses Inclusivity Issues within Greek Life
