Election season has commenced for Pepperdine’s Student Government Association. Members of SGA said they encourage the entirety of the student body to participate in either voting or running for a student government position. 20 positions were up for grabs this spring between the SGA Executive Board and Senate, SGA Advisor Danielle Minke said. From 8 a.m., March 20, to 8 a.m., … [Read more...] about New SGA Officers Announced
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International Programs Points Transfer Students Toward Summer Programs
Since eighth grade, junior Taylor Ritchey dreamed of attending Pepperdine. Now that she’s here after transferring from a community college in Levelland, Texas, she said she wants to soak in the entirety of what Pepperdine offers. However, Ritchey is finding that her study-abroad dreams may be difficult because of the amount of credits she already possesses. “Having as … [Read more...] about International Programs Points Transfer Students Toward Summer Programs
Student Excitement Builds as NSO Begins
Orientation leaders jump and scream in front of first-year housing while welcoming new students and their families to campus Aug. 23. Leaders helped the new students settle into their new homes. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen As the new school year begins, the Pepperdine community welcomed new and returning students to the Malibu campus. New Student Orientation is a five-day … [Read more...] about Student Excitement Builds as NSO Begins
‘Dance in Flight’ Gives a Captivating Show
The Dance in Flight company performed their routine "Feeling Good" on stage Feb. 11 at Smothers Theatre. The red costumes each member wore matched the solid red background. Photos courtesy of Gabrielle Salgado The Dance in Flight company had their annual performance of three shows in Smothers Theatre from Feb. 10 to 12. "Dance in Flight" is a student-run dance company … [Read more...] about ‘Dance in Flight’ Gives a Captivating Show
‘I Felt Disposable’ — Student Affairs Layoffs Impact Operations, Trust and Community at Pepp
The front desk for the Hub for Spiritual Life sits vacant in the TCC fall 2021. The Hub remodeled the second floor of the TCC for its office suites and student study spaces. Photo by Ashley Mowreader It started with a Facebook post. Convocation Director Gus Peterson announced Feb. 10, 2021 via his personal Facebook page that Pepperdine laid him off. Then, it was … [Read more...] about ‘I Felt Disposable’ — Student Affairs Layoffs Impact Operations, Trust and Community at Pepp