Leadership is often associated with authority and visibility, but senior Tsion Gerbaba said she takes a different approach. She leads compassionately, valuing diligence over control and impact over recognition. Gerbaba’s path from Ethiopia to Pepperdine has developed her understanding of leadership and service, shaping her aspiration to work for the United Nations. “I want to … [Read more...] about ‘Rich in Giving’: International Studies Student Leads with Compassion
Annslee Mitchell
Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Professor Michael Folkerts (center) poses with grad students Avery Encalade (left), Kelsey Carlton (second from left) and Sabrina Krebs (right) on April 13. Folkerts said students should ask upperclassmen for class advice. Photo courtesy of Michael Folkerts Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through … [Read more...] about Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
First-year Urielle Rubayita (left) poses with friends at the Brock House welcome event Aug. 15. She said there are many ways to develop friendships on campus. Photo courtesy of Urielle Rubayita As a new semester begins at Pepperdine, some students participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB), an informal recruitment process that takes place in the spring. While COB offers a … [Read more...] about Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
Sweaters Under Sunny Skies: Students Find Fall in a Place That Feels Like Summer
A collection of pumpkins lay for sale at Bennett’s Best Christmas Trees & Pumpkins on Oct. 10. Sophomore Emma Leyson said she loves going to pumpkin patches near Malibu during the fall season. Photo courtesy of Emma LeysonStudents say Malibu does not have seasons. Living in constant, temperate 70-degree weather is its own version of paradise. But when October hits, … [Read more...] about Sweaters Under Sunny Skies: Students Find Fall in a Place That Feels Like Summer
Prayer, Truth, Books: Jessica Hooten Wilson Inspires Lifelong Learning
Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson (left) poses with her family Jan. 5. She said she loves to surf in Malibu and read Percy Jackson books to her children. Photos courtesy of Jessica Hooten Wilson When Great Books professor Jessica Hooten Wilson steps into a classroom, she doesn’t begin with a pop quiz or an assignment. She starts with a prayer — but not just any … [Read more...] about Prayer, Truth, Books: Jessica Hooten Wilson Inspires Lifelong Learning