Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. On the night of Oct. 17, 2023, four Pepperdine students — Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton Stewart — were killed in a car … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Spotlights Our Girls
Alexa McGlathery
Transforming Blank Walls into Dream Rooms
Scarlett Gardiner poses in her dorm Aug. 12, 2024. Gardiner said the seashell rug gave a brighter feel to the room which distracted from the dark rug underneath. Photo courtesy of Scarlett GardinerFrom headboards to stylish rugs, dorm decor plays a key role in personalizing the first-year Pepperdine residence halls.However, decorating can quickly become expensive, so … [Read more...] about Transforming Blank Walls into Dream Rooms
Malibu Surf Coach Embraces Surf Community
Chris "Stingray" Stiegler (third from right) poses with a group of his students after a surf lesson on Broad Beach in July 2018. Stingray said he starts his students out on a foam-topped longboard anywhere from 8-to-11 feet long. Photos courtesy of Heather HillNo board? No wetsuit? No problem. Malibu’s very own Chris “Stingray” Stiegler provides it all … [Read more...] about Malibu Surf Coach Embraces Surf Community
Roadblocks, Wildfires and New Discoveries: The Class of 2028’s Welcome to Pepperdine
A dynamic mix of challenges and memorable experiences marked this academic year. From unexpected wildfires to the ever-evolving landscape of virtual learning, the year proved to be as unpredictable as it was rewarding.The first semester, in particular, served as a crucial period of adjustment for incoming first-years. As they navigated the transition into college life, … [Read more...] about Roadblocks, Wildfires and New Discoveries: The Class of 2028’s Welcome to Pepperdine
Spencer Williams Takes Center Stage at Pepperdine
Student by day, actor by night.While many Pepperdine students spend their nights buried in textbooks, others spend their evenings under the stage lights. As a senior Theatre Arts major with a concentration in Musical Theatre, Spencer Williams dedicates himself to performance — acting, singing and dancing in numerous Pepperdine productions.Between rehearsals, costume … [Read more...] about Spencer Williams Takes Center Stage at Pepperdine