Senior Smayana Kurapati has spent her time at Pepperdine curating community. Ahead of graduation, Kurapati is reflecting on the past four years of her involvement on campus as part of the Student Wellness Advisory Board, Women in STEM and Gamma Phi Beta. After starting her first year on Zoom, she said she was determined to have a real college experience. “I love just … [Read more...] about Smayana Kurapati Creates Community at Pepperdine
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LGBTQ+ Students Share Their Experiences in Greek Life
Art by Autumn Hardwick When junior Ryan Bresingham came to Pepperdine, the thought of joining a fraternity was not something he was interested in. Bresingham, like many out LGBTQ+ college students, thought a fraternity wasn't for him. Three years later, Bresingham now serves as the Pepperdine Interfraternity Council President and Vice President of Communications for … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Students Share Their Experiences in Greek Life
Fraternity and Sorority Life Recruitment Size Sets a New Record
New members of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority gather as a group for the first time on bid night. After five days of recruitment, students received a letter naming which sorority, if any, chose them. Photo courtesy of Sasha AmirmokriIn the final two weeks of September, students dressed in their favorite attire — and mask — and put their best foot forward, preparing … [Read more...] about Fraternity and Sorority Life Recruitment Size Sets a New Record
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
Going Country with G-Phi
Photo by Diana KimCountry music filled the Caf with its Southern-influenced lyrics and twang. Different patterns of plaid, paired with leather and cowboy boots, colored the room. Sweet tea and cupcakes lined the side wall, and a mechanical bull in the center of the floor replaced the round and rectangular tables normally there. The Gamma Phi Beta Rodeo had again returned. The … [Read more...] about Going Country with G-Phi
