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Breaking Down the Parking Problem at Pepperdine

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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

Pepperdine Welcomes Incoming Class of 2025 to Malibu

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First-year students dance at the President's Reception at the Brock House Aug. 27. New Student Orientation was a week-long event to help first-year students mingle and get acquainted with campus. Photo by Ali Levens After a year of virtual admissions, campus tours and acceptance parties, Pepperdine’s Class of 2025 finally arrived on campus. Out of 12,934 applicants, 1,209 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Incoming Class of 2025 to Malibu

Kicking off the Fall Semester With a Year Two Welcome Event

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Pepperdine is hosting a Year Two Kickoff event for all sophomore and transfer students Aug. 20-26. The event will be an opportunity for students to connect with other students and get acquainted with campus. Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Student ActivitiesPepperdine plans to host a Year Two Kickoff Event for all incoming sophomore and second-year transfer students Aug. 20-26. … [Read more...] about Kicking off the Fall Semester With a Year Two Welcome Event

Fresh Faces: Musician Dreams of Future in Ministry

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First-year Colin Wiese poses for an impromptu photoshoot on Pepperdine's Malibu campus in March. He lived at home during the fall semester, so he said he was ready to take the next step and come to Pepperdine to start finding out his purpose. Photos Courtesy of Colin Wiese First-year Integrated Marketing Communication major — soon to be Religion major — Colin Wiese said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Musician Dreams of Future in Ministry

Fresh Faces: Pianist Dreams of Inspiring Appreciation for Classical Music

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First-year Makayla Harris performs for the Chloe Ross ceremony in Raitt Recital Hall at Pepperdine University in November. Harris said she was one of the two students selected from the Pepperdine music department to perform. Photos courtesy of Makayla Harris First-year Makayla Harris said her dreams came true when she received the Chloe Ross Scholarship and enrolled in … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Pianist Dreams of Inspiring Appreciation for Classical Music