A group of students finish the Hike to the Cross on Pepperdine’s campus for a photoshoot promoting the “For Greater Purpose” brand campaign; the date is unknown. Michael Friel said IMC was intentional with the photos they chose to promote the campaign. Photo courtesy of Michael Friel Social media posts appeared and flyers covered campus, all carrying the same phrase — “For … [Read more...] about A Campaign Built on Calling: Inside Pepperdine’s ‘For Greater Purpose’
Arik Chu
Opinion: Imposter Syndrome is a Question of Identity
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Coming into Pepperdine as an international and first-generation college student, I had no idea what to expect. I wasn't sure of myself, and I just felt like some sort of imposter. But there was a way out of these … [Read more...] about Opinion: Imposter Syndrome is a Question of Identity
Opinion: You Should Do 100 Burpees
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I did 100 burpees a day for two months. Here's why I did it and what I learned. Let me start by saying this. I hate burpees. If God had invented an exercise to punish the body, it would be a burpee. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: You Should Do 100 Burpees
Opinion: Abandon Starbucks, Buy an Espresso Machine
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Before I had tasted real coffee, coffee to me was a form of adrenaline —a bitter shot into my veins to keep me alive for finals week. But one day, my uncle brought home this beautiful Breville Barista Espresso … [Read more...] about Opinion: Abandon Starbucks, Buy an Espresso Machine
Opinion: Limits Let Us Play
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. When I took Religion 101, I thought I would do very well on the final exam, but I did not. This mismatch of expectations shook my framework of confidence in my knowledge of religion and obliterated my effort in studying … [Read more...] about Opinion: Limits Let Us Play