Student Affairs will expand its wellness resources for students across the five schools and campus locations and remove charges for certain resources. The need for changes was a direct result of student mental and physical health needs, said Connie Horton, vice president for Student Affairs. A September 2021 article from Mayo Clinic found around 44% of college students … [Read more...] about Student Affairs Plans to Expand Wellness Resources, Add Flat Fee
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Malibu and Santa Monica Schools Flirt with Breaking Up
A Mission School Transportation bus drives in front of the SMMUSD Administrative Building on its way to Crossroads Elementary School. The Santa Monica school district would be disconnected from Malibu should the district split. Photo by Karl Winter. News package ran live March 15 on NewsWaves32. Package by Karl Winter The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the … [Read more...] about Malibu and Santa Monica Schools Flirt with Breaking Up
Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Professor of Music Melanie Emelio smiles at the camera in her professional headshot. Emelio will retire from Pepperdine this year after 22 years of teaching. Photo courtesy of Melanie EmelioWhile signing her contract with Pepperdine, Music Professor Melanie Emelio said she thought she would stick around for maybe two years then return to teaching in Houston. Instead, Emelio … [Read more...] about Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee
The first time I had coffee, I was 14 years old. I made a long black, quickly realizing how bitter it was, and proceeded to add 10 more scoops of sugar. I swore I was never going to drink this revolting beverage ever again.This vow was short-lived due to numerous all-nighters, restlessly studying for exams and catching up on homework. However, what first started as a need for … [Read more...] about Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee
Office of Student Accessibility Hosts Disability Awareness Week
Sophomore Ivan Manriquez, junior Samantha Ortega and senior Alicia Yu visit the Disability Awareness Week table on main campus March 16. Disability Awareness Week lasted March 14-18. Photo by Ashley MowreaderPepperdine’s Office of Student Accessibility honored Disability Awareness Week March 14-18 through several events on campus for students to participate in. The goal … [Read more...] about Office of Student Accessibility Hosts Disability Awareness Week
