Photo by Araceli CresencioImmediately after losing freshman Alaina Housley in the Borderline Shooting, the Woolsey Fire neared the Malibu campus. Resident Advisors (RAs) were greatly affected, as they needed to care for themselves and their residents during this overwhelming time.While November was a trying time for many, the experience was decidedly different for employees of … [Read more...] about HRL Finds a Silver Lining Amidst Tragedy
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HRL Addresses Student Displacement
After the Woolsey Fire damaged and destroyed countless Malibu homes on Nov. 8, many Pepperdine students lost their off-campus housing and were forced to turn to Pepperdine Housing and Resident Life for help. "I was not expecting anything to happen to the house," senior Steve Kerr said about his off-campus house in a phone interview. Even though many off-campus students … [Read more...] about HRL Addresses Student Displacement
Pepperdine Competes with Malibu Housing
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine housing costs have steadily increased in the past decade. Every year students consider whether to live on or off campus. Although students may pay less money in rent to live off campus, the costs of furniture, utilities, renter's insurance and transportation, including gas, can add to the off-campus price tag. Options vary in price and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Competes with Malibu Housing
Show RAs and SLAs Some Appreciation
Art by Caitlin Roark In the excitement of New Student Orientation every August, over a hundred returning students give up a part of their summer to help welcome new first-year and transfer students. Throughout the week, new students become connected with their halls, meet a countless number of people, and become Waves — all through the help of the returning students … [Read more...] about Show RAs and SLAs Some Appreciation
On-Campus and Off-Campus Housing: Upperclassmen Face Housing Dilemma
Photos by chherry Yang Housing registration for Seaver juniors and seniors begins March 21 and with it comes increased costs for living on campus. For all Seaver students, a 3 percent annual increase is expected for housing, apartment rates and meal plans for the 2018-2019 school year. As reported previously by the Graphic, housing traditionally reserved for juniors and … [Read more...] about On-Campus and Off-Campus Housing: Upperclassmen Face Housing Dilemma