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Transforming Blank Walls into Dream Rooms

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Scarlett Gardiner poses in her dorm Aug. 12, 2024. Gardiner said the seashell rug gave a brighter feel to the room which distracted from the dark rug underneath. Photo courtesy of Scarlett GardinerFrom headboards to stylish rugs, dorm decor plays a key role in personalizing the first-year Pepperdine residence halls.However, decorating can quickly become expensive, so … [Read more...] about Transforming Blank Walls into Dream Rooms

Opinion: Pepperdine First-Year Dorms Create An Abrupt College Transition

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The most anxious and anticipated time for newly graduated high schoolers is thinking about what their life will be like in the months after starting college. Many students have never lived outside of their homes, let alone … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine First-Year Dorms Create An Abrupt College Transition

NSO at Pepperdine University: The Journey of Finding A New Home

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The Pepperdine community welcomed new students to Seaver College in Malibu on Tuesday. New Student Orientation began Aug. 14 and will conclude Friday. Student Activities created this program specifically for new students and their families to become familiar with the school's academics, student activities, student services, housing, international programs and much more, … [Read more...] about NSO at Pepperdine University: The Journey of Finding A New Home

Opinion: I Love Waves Weekend

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Art by Vivian Hsia For many years, the question, "Who's playing at Waves Weekend this year?" has been a common one in my family. What started as a simple inquiry for me turned into a running joke, as I asked over and over again, every year, who would be the star performer.Clearly, before I was even a student, I was a fan of Waves Weekend.My first Waves Weekend was in 2014 when … [Read more...] about Opinion: I Love Waves Weekend

Good News: Time Will Tell

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I did not expect this, but my sophomore year at Pepperdine feels different than my first year. I went to the same school for 12 years before I went to Pepperdine. I was comfortable at my old school because I knew every student and teacher. I knew the campus and where every class was, and I knew how to get around my home city — Prague. My first semester at Pepperdine wasn't the … [Read more...] about Good News: Time Will Tell