President-Elect Jim Gash anticipates his presidency merging the top three most important facets of his life: faith, family and Pepperdine. As the community looks ahead into the unknown following the completion of President Andrew K. Benton’s last academic year of leadership, Gash says these three core values provide insight into the direction that the university will head under … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead to the Gash Presidency
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One Breath at a Time: Living with Cystic Fibrosis
Photos courtesy of Alyssa Rabiola Curled up on a couch in the Pepperdine Sandbar, senior Alyssa Rabiola smiled as she said goodbye to her mother on the phone. “My mom is definitely my biggest supporter, both in my everyday life and when it comes my cystic fibrosis,” Rabiola said. “I don’t know what I would do without her.” At a glance, no one would be able to tell that … [Read more...] about One Breath at a Time: Living with Cystic Fibrosis
Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Photo courtesy of Instagram Following the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, social media allowed members of the Pepperdine community to share information and cope with tragedy and violence in a variety of ways. In the days following Nov. 7, students and their families, faculty, staff and alumni shared their perspectives on different online platforms. These individuals … [Read more...] about Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Live In Your Colors, Bask In Your Truth, and Thrive
Art by Caitlin RoarkBeing open in the LGBTQ+ community has always been a funny concept to me. I thought when I began to be open and told everyone the secret I had been holding onto my entire life, I would have a huge boost of confidence and self-awareness, allowing me to truly find and be myself.The one thing that I didn't expect to feel was the pain involved in the coming out … [Read more...] about Live In Your Colors, Bask In Your Truth, and Thrive
Be Creative When Keeping in Touch
Art by Ally ArmstrongDuring college, students find themselves in an environment where the concept of "home" becomes ambiguous. Caught in between the old and new, it is difficult to know what to prioritize: staying in touch with family or forging new friendships here. Regardless if blood is thicker than water, family connections matter. All too often, however, family connections … [Read more...] about Be Creative When Keeping in Touch
