About a year ago, I wrote a story about the pile of dirt that sits atop the Drescher hill on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. I knew I had to report on the illustrious mound when I first noticed it and thought to myself, “What on God's green Earth is that?” Since campus closed, I am certain the loyal readers of the Graphic have been wondering the same things I … [Read more...] about Good News: The Dirt Pile Is Waiting for You
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Seaside Residence Hall Is Now Open
Photos by Kaelin MendezStudents are expected to move into the new Seaside Residence Hall on Saturday. Seaside is Pepperdine's newest and largest residence hall, providing 458 beds, totaling a net increase of 358 new student beds.Pepperdine launched plans to build Seaside in the summer of 2016. Completing the three four-story buildings was a challenge after multiple weather … [Read more...] about Seaside Residence Hall Is Now Open
Noodle Bar Sets Sights on Mid-March Opening
Photos by Duncan Hilby The Caf’s new pizzeria and noodle bar construction is coming to completion, but there are still a few steps before it is ready to be open. General Manager of Dining Services Randy Penwell gave the project a tentative March opening. “I’ve been saying mid-March and so that just kind of gives me some room between the 12th and the 20th,” Penwell … [Read more...] about Noodle Bar Sets Sights on Mid-March Opening
Book it to the New Payson Library
Renovations to the Payson Library come to an end as the university opens the space after a 16-month long construction project that includes a new Starbucks. Members of the Pepperdine community can utilize the state-of-the-art facility from the start of this semester, followed by an invitation-only grand opening event on Sept. 17. Payson Library will be open from Monday to … [Read more...] about Book it to the New Payson Library