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SGA Elects 2026-27 President and Executive VP
The student body elected sophomores Emily Espinosa and Jandy Nguyen on March 25 to serve as the Student Government Association’s next president and executive vice president, respectively. The Graphic spoke with the two about their upcoming positions.
Pepperdine Hosts In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder Ellingson
President Jim Gash hosted Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, for his latest President’s Speaker Series event. The discussion centered on family, faith, philanthropy and Snyder-Ellingson’s identity outside of In-N-Out.
Student Needs After Hours: Wellness Vending Machines Change Health Climate on University Campuses
Pepperdine plans to implement wellness vending machines to address late-night gaps in students’ access to health supplies. With support from student-led initiatives on campus, University leaders aim to install machines before the fall 2026 semester.
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First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings
First-year students reflect on the friendships, challenges and experiences that defined their first year at Pepperdine. They describe the lessons they plan to carry into their sophomore year.
15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection
Since YouTube has existed, people have been uploading videos about the “Pokémon” series of games. Over the past 20 years, it’s evolved into a massive subsection of YouTube.
Students Explore the Cultural Phenomenon of Music Festivals
The impact of today’s rapidly growing musical festival culture generates diverse opinions among today’s youth. Pepperdine students highlighted emerging benefits and concerns within the industry and the fan experience.
