As an international student who had never been to California before coming to Pepperdine, one thing became very clear to me during my first year: to live in Malibu, you need a car. Although I have come to realize California is an interesting place, with its cinematic history for the movie buffs, natural parks for the hiking enthusiasts and gnarly waves for the surfers, last … [Read more...] about Good News: Rolling in California
Drescher Campus Apartments
New Mailing System Makes Package Retrieval Easier for Students
Tall, discreet lockers stand at the Drescher Graduate Campus and by Banowsky Hall. The lockers are shiny and beige, blending in with the wall behind them. These lockers are the new package retrieval system on campus which give students 24/7 access to their packages. The Package Concierge Smart Lockers opened to students Aug. 21, replacing the … [Read more...] about New Mailing System Makes Package Retrieval Easier for Students
Finding Home at Pepperdine — Upper-level Students Choose On or Off-Campus Housing
A Pepperdine students' living room at the Malibu Villas welcomes them home after a day of classes. Pepperdine students living in Malibu typically live at Malibu Canyon Village, Malibu Gardens or Malibu Villas. Photo courtesy of Lauren Drake Each spring, Pepperdine students make the important choice of where they want to call home for the upcoming academic … [Read more...] about Finding Home at Pepperdine — Upper-level Students Choose On or Off-Campus Housing
Zooming Through Campus: Students Look for Better Modes of Transportation
Sophomore Gabriel Claypool stands with his bike on campus. Claypool uses his bike to combat Pepperdine's hills and make travel easier between his dorm and class. Photo by Ella CoatesIf you see a blazing blue bike around campus, it most likely belongs to Gabriel Claypool. The sophomore rides it around campus, zooming from his dorm at Towers to his classes. "I use it constantly," … [Read more...] about Zooming Through Campus: Students Look for Better Modes of Transportation
Breaking Down the Parking Problem at Pepperdine
Several cars parallel parked alongside Seaver Drive on Pepperdine's Malibu campus Aug. 30. Many students say they struggle to find parking at the start of the fall 2021 semester due to the elimination of several parking spots on campus. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanFor the past three semesters, the majority of students skipped the commute to class — most just went from their … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Parking Problem at Pepperdine
