Art by Madeline Duvall As the Pepperdine community remains uncertain regarding plans for the spring semester, students also question the University's commitments to promoting diversity and equality. While Pepperdine has committed to fostering a unified and diverse environment, more action must be taken to ensure students are heard in a predominately white university. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Take Further Action to Promote Diversity
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First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester
Infographics by Jaylene Ramli First-year students are over halfway through navigating the first semester of Pepperdine remotely, and some are still struggling to connect with their class. Pepperdine's enrollment rate dropped 3.5% in fall 2020 even though the University increased its admissions by 971 students. The biggest hurdle first-year students face this fall is … [Read more...] about First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester
The Pepper-‘fine’ Mindset Affects Students’ Mental Health
Art by Ally Armstrong Before COVID-19, colleges across the U.S. were already faced with rising levels of mental health challenges, according to Psychology Today, and Pepperdine is no exception. Despite exploring the backyards of celebrities or living out a real-life "Zoey 101" experience, many Pepperdine students struggle with their own mental health challenges. The three … [Read more...] about The Pepper-‘fine’ Mindset Affects Students’ Mental Health
Social Media Shapes Pepperdine Influencers’ Identities
Art by Madeline Duvall As Pepperdine social media influencers post their photoshoots, travel endeavors and brand deals, many said they gain an understanding of themselves through the art of the internet. Senior Integrated Marketing Communication major Hailey Serrano said she didn’t gain fame on TikTok until she started showing her true personality in her posts, which … [Read more...] about Social Media Shapes Pepperdine Influencers’ Identities
Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni Pepperdine, since its founding in 1937, has remained rooted in its Christian mission to hold students to high academic excellence and Christian values. Over the years, Pepperdine students and faculty have diversified in spiritual beliefs, creating more inclusive spaces for interfaith conversations. In Pepperdine’s At A Glance admission statistics, … [Read more...] about Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
