Photo by Chad Jimenez"I just really love the Pepperdine community here and I have been growing and getting to know the freshman, particularly this year. I feel like it is our duty as upperclassmen to make sure that our freshman are having the experience that we had. I also really love stale flamin’ hot Cheetos. I discovered stale flamin’ hot Cheetos by accident when … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Julia Trias
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People of Pepperdine: Sophie Nelson
Photo by Chad Jimenez “I think the one word to sum up everything right now is ‘overwhelming.’ So much information is hitting me at once and I’m just mostly excited though, now that we have said goodbye to our parents, and everything is starting to get exciting, I think what I’m most excited for in the near future is rush, but long-term, studying abroad. I’m a little bit … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Sophie Nelson
Learn About Life Abroad at The Return
Photo by Omar MurphyAs incoming students consider applying to Pepperdine's International Programs, The Return offered freshmen a tour around the globe to learn about seven different countries in a few hours Thursday, Aug. 31 at Alumni Park. The Return is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine International Programs to help first-year students learn more about the various … [Read more...] about Learn About Life Abroad at The Return
Swayin’ Into the School Year
Photo by Lexie WanningerIncoming students got into the groove of their Pepperdine experience at the annual President's Reception on Friday, Aug. 25.The President's Reception, formally known as such, but informally referred to by many students as "My Tie," brought back the ties this year. Instead of removing the "blind date" element from the reception entirely like last year, … [Read more...] about Swayin’ Into the School Year
Pre-NSO Yosemite Trip
Graphic by Nate BartonMy crusted eyes creaked opened as I lazily turned over to my phone. My phone's head-aching alarm meant that it was the morning of August 16. The start of a trip for which I had been anxiously waiting — the Pre-NSO Yosemite Trip.This was the first time Pepperdine has ever held a freshman program before the legendary NSO. They put the option at the end … [Read more...] about Pre-NSO Yosemite Trip
