Thousands of flags fly on Alumni Park as part of the Waves of Flags display Sept. 10. Despite the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony near the display will continue as planned. Photo by Betsy BurrowMembers of the Pepperdine community responded to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday afternoon. Kirk was hosting a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to Charlie Kirk Killing
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Seniors Come Together to Reminiscence and Enjoy Community at Senior Sunset
Pepperdine's Student Programming Board, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Wellness Advisory Board (SWAB) and the Student Alumni Organization (SAO) put together Senior Sunset to celebrate the Pepperdine seniors. The event was held on Alumni Park from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Seniors enjoyed Prince Street Pizza, Class of 2025 merch from SGA's vault, a chance to take photos … [Read more...] about Seniors Come Together to Reminiscence and Enjoy Community at Senior Sunset
Creating Tradition: Students Remember Deslyn Williams in Second Annual 5k
Package ran live on NewsWaves 32 on March 18 Editor’s Note: The Graphic chose to refer to Deslyn Williams by her first name only after her first reference. While the Graphic typically uses last names only after first reference, the Graphic chose to use Deslyn’s first name to remain consistent with how Deslyn was referred to in ongoing coverage of the October … [Read more...] about Creating Tradition: Students Remember Deslyn Williams in Second Annual 5k
Students Take Pause At Waves of Silence Club
Every Wednesday around sunset, a group of about a dozen students participating in the Waves of Silence club gather on Alumni Park to unwind through yoga and meditation. Pepperdine alum Max Doane ('24) founded Waves of Silence as a way to help students build community and connect with nature. “I just hope that people, when they come, find a breath of fresh air in their … [Read more...] about Students Take Pause At Waves of Silence Club
The Emily Shane Foundation Hosts Fall Fundraiser: Wings and Waves of Achievement
Pepperdine University hosted the Emily Shane Foundation's fall fundraiser: Wings and Waves of Achievement, on Oct. 20 at Alumni Park.The Emily Shane Foundation was founded by Michel and Ellen Shane in honor of their daughter Emily, whose life was taken in 2010 in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).“When we created this foundation it was in honor of our daughter Emily, … [Read more...] about The Emily Shane Foundation Hosts Fall Fundraiser: Wings and Waves of Achievement