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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

Student Excitement Builds as NSO Begins

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Orientation leaders jump and scream in front of first-year housing while welcoming new students and their families to campus Aug. 23. Leaders helped the new students settle into their new homes. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen As the new school year begins, the Pepperdine community welcomed new and returning students to the Malibu campus. New Student Orientation is a five-day … [Read more...] about Student Excitement Builds as NSO Begins

New to the ‘Bu: Learn to Live Like a Local

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Art by Vivian Hsia A new school year means new students learning to navigate Malibu and the Pepperdine campus. First-years and transfer students alike will learn to adapt to a new social atmosphere and academic environment. “Enjoy your time, take time to slow down at Pepperdine," junior Emily Audras said. "Everything's fast-paced, so try to be intentional and have an open … [Read more...] about New to the ‘Bu: Learn to Live Like a Local