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Gash Updates the Community in an April President’s Briefing

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Graphic by Karl Winter President Jim Gash hosted the final President’s Briefing of the spring 2022 semester April 6 via Zoom for Pepperdine community members. Gash said the briefings will resume in person in June and provided updates on COVID-19, study abroad programs and upcoming events. “As you recall, we don’t have President's Briefings in May because that is the middle … [Read more...] about Gash Updates the Community in an April President’s Briefing

Students Welcome the Addition of Howdy’s to the Caf

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Students order from the new addition to the Caf — Howdy's. Howdy's is open in the Caf from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Photo by Graeson Claunch Howdy's is a local Malibu burrito company that opened in a section of the Waves Café on Feb. 1. Howdy's on-campus location is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Howdy's serves breakfast burritos, chicken, … [Read more...] about Students Welcome the Addition of Howdy’s to the Caf

Good News: The Impact of Kindness

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I have noticed kindness is a virtue easily shown through a smile, a friendly conversation or a warm hug. Offering someone an encouraging word or a smile can be a simple way to brighten another's day, without exerting a lot of effort.When life gets busy, it is easier for me to focus inwardly on what I have to do, what homework I have or how stressed I am. However, I forget most … [Read more...] about Good News: The Impact of Kindness

New Tenure-Track Stars: Screen Arts Professor Emboldens Students through Film

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Screen Arts Professor Paul Kim smiles for a photo on the Malibu campus. Kim, a new tenure-track professor, said he has been teaching for 13 years. Photo courtesy of Paul KimScreen Arts professor Paul Kim said he hopes to support students throughout their journey as an artist and take away some of the seriousness around career planning.Kim, a new tenure-track professor said he … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Screen Arts Professor Emboldens Students through Film

Zooming Through Campus: Students Look for Better Modes of Transportation

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Sophomore Gabriel Claypool stands with his bike on campus. Claypool uses his bike to combat Pepperdine's hills and make travel easier between his dorm and class. Photo by Ella CoatesIf you see a blazing blue bike around campus, it most likely belongs to Gabriel Claypool. The sophomore rides it around campus, zooming from his dorm at Towers to his classes. "I use it constantly," … [Read more...] about Zooming Through Campus: Students Look for Better Modes of Transportation