Photos courtesy of the Student Success CenterAs the first person in his family to attend college, sophomore Jerry Calderon said he has continuously found himself unprepared for various aspects of university life. "[First-gen students are] so used to not knowing how to maneuver something," Calderon said. "So when you're in a system like higher education, you kind of expect that … [Read more...] about First-Gen Students Serve as Mentors Under Student Success Center Scholarship
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Engaged Students Fulfill “Ring by Spring” Cliche
Photo courtesy of Julia StrattonWhile most Pepperdine seniors prepare for an upcoming life milestone on graduation day, a select few are tossing a wedding into the mix.Seniors Jay Ogle, Julia Stratton, Annelise Adrian and Matt Freshwaters have each become engaged during their time as college students, and all plan to get married within a few months of their graduation on May 2. … [Read more...] about Engaged Students Fulfill “Ring by Spring” Cliche
Swim and Dive Head Coach Departs University Following Investigation
March 2019 file photo of Joe SpahnAs the 4–9 Swim and Dive team nears the end of their season, they are adjusting to a change in staff after the departure of their head coach. Second-year Head Coach Joe Spahn is no longer with the team. Spahn's departure follows an investigation led by the university. Previous Assistant Coach Jessica Mosbaugh also departed from the … [Read more...] about Swim and Dive Head Coach Departs University Following Investigation
Stories of Social Justice Belong In The Arts
Pepperdine's Center for the Arts recently produced "Ragtime," a musical set in 19th-century New York where racism, prejudice, xenophobia and friendship drive conversations about social issues. "Ragtime" is just one example of how Pepperdine students are challenging their communities through powerful storytelling.When Pepperdine students use creativity to initiate social change … [Read more...] about Stories of Social Justice Belong In The Arts
Say Bye To Religion
Art by Caitlin RoarkWhere some see religion, others may see exclusion, fear and even collapse. While religion is subjective, the latter postulate may be closer to reality than ever.As millions of young people begin to reject traditional religious teachings due to incompatibility and misrepresentation, religious practice in the United States has declined to make the collapse of … [Read more...] about Say Bye To Religion