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Q&A with Freshmen Class SGA Representatives

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Photos by Julia Held and courtesy of Daniel Vieira Freshman Class President Meredith McCune From Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Biology major Chad Jimenez: How does it feel to be the freshman class president? What are you the most excited for? Meredith McCune: It feels good, I'm excited. I'm excited for the opportunity to get to know everyone, I feel like it's a … [Read more...] about Q&A with Freshmen Class SGA Representatives

Frosh Follies Winners Announced

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Photos by Terra Atwood Freshmen flooded Firestone Field House Saturday night for the annual Frosh Follies competition, culminating New Student Orientation, themed “NSOlympics” this year. Each group of freshman dorms performed chants and skits focusing on different origins of Pepperdine traditions and symbols, including how Willy the Wave came to Pepperdine and how The … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies Winners Announced

My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity

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Photos by Brandt Misik My Tie, a well-known part of Pepperdine’s New Student Orientation week, is undergoing some changes this year, starting with the blind-date tradition behind its nickname. The event, officially listed in this year’s NSO schedule as “President’s Reception,” will otherwise retain its “core,” and freshmen will still have a chance to get dressed up, … [Read more...] about My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity

‘Rising Tide’ Documentary Follows the Daily Lives of Pepperdine Freshmen

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For any future college student, first impressions are important. The “Rising Tide” documentary series chronicles the first year of five new Pepperdine freshmen. The documentary series is the brainchild of Ben Holcomb, a Pepperdine graduate (and former Graphic staff member) and the university’s current marketing and social media manager. The next episode is … [Read more...] about ‘Rising Tide’ Documentary Follows the Daily Lives of Pepperdine Freshmen

Decorate the ‘Smart’ Way

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Photo by Gabriella ChanWalking into Knott House’s F Suite, you would not expect the incredible showcase of interior design hiding behind one of the room’s doors. Aside from the dark-colored shag rug on the ground, accent throw blankets resting on the couches and a flat-screen television, the suite looks like a standard freshman suite at Pepperdine. Although all the … [Read more...] about Decorate the ‘Smart’ Way