Art by Madeline DuvallPepperdine’s New Student Orientation, better known as NSO, marks the beginning of another wave-filled academic year. As carloads of incoming freshmen and transfer students weave through the screams of overly-comfortable, rambunctious Pepperdine students, some feelings of excitement are quickly blanketed by that of intimidation and anxiety. As fun and … [Read more...] about NS- No Thank You
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Pepp Admin & Student React to National College Admissions Scandal; Calabasas Father Among Those Charged
Video package by Emily Tencer In the nation's largest-ever college admission scandal, federal prosecutors charged 50 people Tuesday, March 12 for being part of a multimillion-dollar scheme to cheat college admissions standards. The parents, which include high-profile Hollywood celebrities and business leaders, allegedly paid a consultant to forge academic and athletic … [Read more...] about Pepp Admin & Student React to National College Admissions Scandal; Calabasas Father Among Those Charged
End on a High Note
Art by Caitlin RoarkAs yet another school year begins to wind down, the prospect of summer brings joy and excitement to students on campus. For graduating seniors, summer will mark the end of their undergraduate careers, and that realization brings about a certain level of both excitement and anxiety. With this end in sight, some seniors are affected by a lack of motivation … [Read more...] about End on a High Note
Buckle Up and Enjoy the Ride
Airplanes: small metal tubes in which too many humans are seated side by side, row by row, for hours on end to make it to the place they actually want to go. Airplanes are silent, other than the loud clack of keyboards, the whistle of your air vent and the polite questions of flight attendants passing out snacks. Airplanes are known to be restricting, frustrating and never … [Read more...] about Buckle Up and Enjoy the Ride
Exploring the Meaning of Worship
Photos by Milan LoiaconoLeaping into the air with eyes closed, a woman dances alone in the dark. In the chapel, a professor kneels at a pew, words whispered under her breath. A student leans over a phone, scrolling through a beloved celebrity’s latest posts. Inspired by injustice, an advocate sparks conversation with his peers about LGBTQ+ rights. While these actions … [Read more...] about Exploring the Meaning of Worship
