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Fresh Faces: First-Year From Colorado Embraces the Waves of California Living

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First-Year Ashley Cullen poses on Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, after hanging out with friends in September. Cullen recently moved to California from Colorado and she said she is enjoying exploring the area. Photos courtesy of Ashley Cullen First-year International Business major Ashley Cullen, said Pepperdine's Greek Life, sports and International Programs are some of the main … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year From Colorado Embraces the Waves of California Living

First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College

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First-year Lauren Kinder gleefully cradles her new dog Goose at her home in Reno, Nev., on Aug. 29. Kinder’s puppy has kept her company as she takes online courses and builds virtual relationships with fellow Waves. Photo courtesy of Lauren KinderWhile most first-year students gave up a traditional experience of their first semester of college, others decided to move to … [Read more...] about First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College

Bring the Times Back

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My freshman year, I was eager to learn of all the perks afforded to college students like discounts on restaurants, tickets and streaming services. But the one perk I cherished the most was the print edition of The New York Times.For my first two years of college, my morning ritual depended on grabbing a coffee at Starbucks along with a copy of "All the news that's fit to … [Read more...] about Bring the Times Back

Pepperdine Pushes Past its Paralyzing Past

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In the wake of the one-year anniversary of the Woolsey Fire and Borderline Shooting, Pepperdine continues to heal and grow from its losses and trauma. However, new perspectives from the freshman class show that the scars of last year won't persist in future Waves who attend Pepperdine.In less than one week, Pepperdine faced the loss of freshman Alaina Housley and the damage … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Pushes Past its Paralyzing Past

Pepperdine Becomes More Competitive as Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate for 2019

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Photos by Channa Steinmetz Fall 2019 marks the lowest admittance rate ever for Seaver College, according to online data from Pepperdine's Office of Admissions. Director of Admissions Falone Serna wrote in an email that Pepperdine received 13,718 applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Pepperdine admitted 4,241 students, according to the online data. This yielded a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Becomes More Competitive as Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate for 2019