Home is far away for many students. Students said many things about how the distinct, coastal Malibu and greater Los Angeles culture came as a shock in contrast to the communities they were raised in. Students said they chose to study at Pepperdine to break out of their hometown bubbles, meet new people with different backgrounds and grow as a person. “I wanted to get … [Read more...] about Culture Shock: Students Break Out of their Hometown Bubble
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Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
When entering Malibu, a sign on the side of the road reads, "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." As you venture closer to the coast, surfers spread across the beaches lying along the Pacific Coast Highway, displaying the integral surf culture in Malibu.However, students have expressed mixed feelings about whether or not this surfing culture is truly immersed in Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
Opinion: Breakfast Brings the Sunshine
Art by Jackie LopezTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Hungry, stomach growling. When I wake up in the morning, my first thought is, “What will I eat for breakfast?” After the long stretch of not eating through the night, I’m ready to break my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Breakfast Brings the Sunshine
‘Truth-teller’: Alyssa Medina Brings Her Voice to Pepperdine
The sun shines on junior Alyssa Medina, who sits on a blanket on the green lawn of the Seaside Residence Hall courtyard, next to her clay pot and mugs. Medina said she enjoys making café de olla, a sweet Mexican coffee, for herself and her friends. Photos by Lucian HimesDuring Housing and Residence Life student leadership training in August 2021, then-sophomore Alyssa … [Read more...] about ‘Truth-teller’: Alyssa Medina Brings Her Voice to Pepperdine
Connecting to Roots: Students Highlight Their Hometowns
Senior Merican Sin and her family gather for a family photoshoot wearing their national Cambodian clothing in front of the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia in May 2019. Sin said Angkor Wat is the largest religious temple in the world. Photo courtesy of Merica Sin Home — a word that conveys much more than a geographical location. Students shared how many of their hometowns extend … [Read more...] about Connecting to Roots: Students Highlight Their Hometowns
