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Petty Perspective: Acknowledge the Cultural Significance of the DTR Bench

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Art By Ally Armstrong If you asked a first-year Pepperdine student to show you the APC, the CCB stairs or the best part of the Caf — Oasis Pizza Bar — they could probably point you in the right direction after a few weeks on campus. Due to remote instruction, the class of 2024 has yet to discover much of the beauty of Pepperdine's acronyms and the DTR bench is one they … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Acknowledge the Cultural Significance of the DTR Bench

Save Your Words: Just Press Play

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Photo by Ana SalinasVictor Hugo once said, “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” This frequently quoted aphorism reveals the undeniable power of pairing instruments and rich lyrics. This truth can be used to our advantage when we simply cannot convey our message. A particular cringe-worthy experience might need … [Read more...] about Save Your Words: Just Press Play

Pepperdine Probz: When You Just Want to Sit On the DTR Bench

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Graphic by Haley Laningham To the average visitor, the front yard of a freshman dorm is completely typical. Grass, sidewalk, rocking bench. However, as students quickly realize, those benches come with strings attached. Somewhere in the history and tradition of Pepperdine, some irritating soul decided that these benches were to be specifically and exclusively designated … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When You Just Want to Sit On the DTR Bench