Photo courtesy of Nicholas Olson Junior Biology major Nicholas Olson finds peace in both the world around him and the people in it. He finds peace in such varied locations as crowded cafes, Malibu canyons, hanging out at the beach or outdoors looking at the stars. But spending time with his girlfriend, Valentina Monteagudo, who he met while studying abroad in Buenos … [Read more...] about Nicholas Olson Finds Peace in His Romantic Relationship
Students Commit to Pepperdine in a Virtual Environment
Admitted student Brooke Carter attended Pepperdine Drive-Thru Day on April 2, where she went on a 15-minute Drive-Thru tour of the Malibu Campus. The University offered Drive-Thru tours to out-of-state students, and those who participate are gifted a "swag bag," which includes a link to an audio recording with information about campus. Photo Courtesy of Brooke Carter The … [Read more...] about Students Commit to Pepperdine in a Virtual Environment
The Freshman Senate Brings First-Years Together With the Freshmen Olympics
Art by Autumn Hardwick First-year students put their game faces on with the Student Government Association Freshman Senate's Freshmen Olympics. The goal of the Freshmen Olympics is to use competitive activities to help first-years get to know their classmates. The Freshmen Olympics began April 11, and ended with a closing ceremony April 16.The Freshman Senate announced this … [Read more...] about The Freshman Senate Brings First-Years Together With the Freshmen Olympics
Petty Perspective: There is No Room for Mushrooms
Art by Samantha MillerImagine this: You are sitting down at a restaurant, excited to eat dinner. Your waiter puts a delicious meal in front of you. You lift up your fork, when suddenly, you see it. Mankind's greatest enemy.The mushroom.A mushroom is a "fleshy fruiting body of a fungus,” according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary. While I do not consider myself a picky … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: There is No Room for Mushrooms
Pepperdine Students Chase Faith and Community Through Hometown Congregations
Sophomore Serah Hodson poses as she sets up a craft table for the small Bible study she leads on Sundays at the Veronica Springs Church in Santa Barbara, Calif., on March 21. Hodson said because of her church’s small size, the community has been able to gather outside for different events. Photo Courtesy of Serah Hodson Worship looks different today from February … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Chase Faith and Community Through Hometown Congregations