Senior Julia Strouk, founder of the Motivational Project, tilts her head and smiles for a portrait. The project's online presence motivated students, faculty and alumni to accomplish their aspirations for life. Photo courtesy of Julia Strouk The birth of an online platform, the Motivational Project, founded by senior Julia Strouk is helping the Pepperdine family chase after … [Read more...] about The Motivational Project Helps Pepperdine Students and Alumni Catch the Wave of Success
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Become More Comfortable with Saying ‘No’
Art by Ally ArmstrongIt seems as though the word “no” does not exist in the vocabulary of Pepperdine students. From the moment freshmen step onto campus during NSO to the day seniors walk across the graduation stage, it feels as if there is no time to slow down and be alone.What seem like thousands of clubs and organizations ask students to give them their time … [Read more...] about Become More Comfortable with Saying ‘No’
ICC Searches for a New President
Photos Courtesy of Grace WisbeyThe Inter-Club Council (ICC) is accepting applications from all undergraduate students for its presidential election. With the application deadline approaching on Sunday, Feb. 10, leaders said they are still hoping to receive more applications. Senior Grace Wisbey has held the position of ICC president since she was elected in the spring of her … [Read more...] about ICC Searches for a New President
Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Art by Ally Armstrong Diversity is the theory, and inclusion is putting that into action. Home to approximately 3,000 undergraduate students on campuses stretching across four continents and six countries, Pepperdine University is an institution with a mission to expose students to a world of tradition, culture and ideas different from their own. This mission, seeking to unite … [Read more...] about Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Combat Loneliness on Campus
Art by Ally ArmstrongOn paper, Pepperdine seems like the perfect place for students to have their best, liveliest years with its gorgeous views, D-1 sport games and impressive academics. In truth, though, almost 70 percent of students indicated having felt moderately to very lonely during the past semester, according to a recent survey conducted by the Graphic and distributed … [Read more...] about Combat Loneliness on Campus
