First-year Connor Ray poses for a photo by local California greenery at sunset in September 2021. This is one of his recent popular posts found on his public Instagram @cnnrry. Photo courtesy of Ali Fergusson Instagram. TikTok. Snapchat. Twitter. All of these are social media platforms are popular among younger generations, especially in the United States. Social media … [Read more...] about First-year Influencers Comment on Social Media Fame
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New Students Find a Home On Campus
Pepperdine's housing opens its doors after a year-and-a-half of shut down. Students said they were excited to live in a dorm and call it home. Photo by Nicole Wong Starting college, moving into dorm rooms and saying goodbye to loved ones is a rite of passage for many young adults. After a year-and-a-half of Pepperdine’s campus-wide shutdown, this year’s move-in day holds … [Read more...] about New Students Find a Home On Campus
Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant
First-year Lauren Wideen smiles during her senior pictures in Prairie du Sac, Wis., in August 2019. Wideen said she looks forward to her college life.Photos Courtesy of Lauren WideenFirst-year Lauren Wideen said she wants to become a physician assistant because she is drawn to helping others and sports. Playing volleyball, basketball and soccer throughout her life, Wideen said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant
Fresh Faces: Biology Student Makes the Move From Thousand Oaks To Malibu
First-year Smayana Kurapati smiles on the sidelines of the football field at her high school, Westlake High School, in Thousand Oaks, Calif., in May 2020. Kurapati said after graduating from high school in 2020 and beginning a remote year at Pepperdine, she is eager to experience normal life on campus with her peers. Photos courtesy of Smayana KurapatiThousand Oaks is only … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Biology Student Makes the Move From Thousand Oaks To Malibu
The Pixel: October 5, 2020
The Pixel is Pepperdine Graphic Media’s weekly newsletter that highlights our top stories and breaks down what you need to know. Sign up to receive the Pixel in your inbox: https://forms.gle/AxrcdD4aonNrGyBH9 … [Read more...] about The Pixel: October 5, 2020