Graphic by Ali LevensThe first-year students have spoken: The Class of 2025 has officially elected its class senate and president to represent them in Student Government Association this year.Students first voted in the Sept. 15 and 16 election and chose three first-year class senators: Myers Mentzer, Alex Clarke and Kate Ho. A run-off election occurred a week later, Sept. 22 … [Read more...] about First-Year Class Officers Set Intentions for the Academic Year
Native American PhD Student Sasheen Shailee Colegrove Raymond Takes on Global Leadership
Sasheen Shailee Colegrove Raymond wears traditional tribal headwear on Hoopa Valley land. Raymond said she is grateful to her tribe for emphasizing the importance of her culture and carrying on traditions. Photos courtesy of Sasheen Shailee Colegrove RaymondNot everyone is able to say they impacted history, but doctorate student Sasheen Shailee Colegrove Raymond can.Raymond … [Read more...] about Native American PhD Student Sasheen Shailee Colegrove Raymond Takes on Global Leadership
Step Forward Day 2021 Brings Service to Campus
Students volunteering on Step Forward Day for School on Wheels write cards to put in backpacks full of school supplies for unhoused children. The Hub for Spiritual Life offered 14 organizations for students to sign up for that will continue to have service opportunities throughout the school year. Photos by Liza EsquibiasPepperdine's 33rd Step Forward Day took place Sept. 11, … [Read more...] about Step Forward Day 2021 Brings Service to Campus
On-Campus Housing Numbers Break Records as HRL Finds Ways to Adapt
Towers RAs and SLAs take a picture during HRL training in summer 2021. With the largest number of students in Pepperdine history living on campus, sophomore RA Timothy Jackson said building community is HRL's top priority. Photo courtesy of Timothy JacksonPepperdine is housing a record-setting 2,500 students on the Malibu campus for the fall 2021 semester, leaving Housing and … [Read more...] about On-Campus Housing Numbers Break Records as HRL Finds Ways to Adapt
International Students Return to Campus, Sharing Excitement and Challenges
Sophomore Pinn Jinkaojai arrives at the airport in Thailand on July 29 to fly to the United States. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Jinkaojai's 2020 visa expired, delaying her move to California. Photo courtesy of Pinn JinkaojaiAs excitement grows for a normal school year to begin, Pepperdine international students are particularly grateful for the return to campus.International … [Read more...] about International Students Return to Campus, Sharing Excitement and Challenges
