Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Debates are par for the course for the members of Pepperdine's Debate Team — it's in the name. As such, members are taught to check their biases at the door and to form arguments based on facts rather than their personal preferences and opinions. Morals are relative, so arguments are usually based on logistics such as … [Read more...] about Setting Aside Personal Biases: Members of Pepperdine’s Debate Team Explain Their Process
Pepperdine Students Engage in Global Opportunities After Graduation
2020 alumna Milan Loiacono glances back at the camera while walking down a corridor in Vienna, Austria. Photo courtesy of Milan Loiacono It’s a question that lurks in every college student’s mind. What to do after college? For some students, the answer is easy: Go abroad. The decision to go abroad is the product of planning and conversations with advisers and professors. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Engage in Global Opportunities After Graduation
Students Adjust to Abroad Amid Changing Travel Policies
Lausanne students pose at the lakefront in Lugano, Switzerland, on Nov. 4. Due to COVID-19, Educational Field Trips in Lausanne are now within the country, sophomore Elle Bui said. Photo courtesy of Elle Bui For two months, Pepperdine students have lived abroad at four International Programs, spending time with friends and making memories. Students in Europe and Washington, … [Read more...] about Students Adjust to Abroad Amid Changing Travel Policies
IP Applicants Face Competitive Odds for 2022-23 Programs
Outside Pepperdine's International Programs office is a map displaying the locations students can explore through study abroad programs. This year, 1,010 students applied before the priority deadline, wrote Greg Muger, director of Malibu offices for International Programs. Photo by Samantha Torre First-year Rebecca Barish always wanted to go to Switzerland and said she … [Read more...] about IP Applicants Face Competitive Odds for 2022-23 Programs
Men’s Water Polo Beats Irvine After Stressful Fourth Period
Senior Attacker Balazs Kosa attacks the net in the Waves' 11-9 loss to Stanford on Sept. 18. Kosa leads the Waves in shots (85), goals (35) and assists (34) this season. Photo by Ryan Brinkman No. 9 Pepperdine Men's Water Polo beat No. 14 UC Irvine in their Golden Coast Conference opener in Malibu on Oct. 16. The game ended with a 9-6 win for the Waves. The Waves started out … [Read more...] about Men’s Water Polo Beats Irvine After Stressful Fourth Period
