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Fall Abroad Students Come Back to a Different Pepp

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Photo Courtesy of Alexis HixonComing back to Malibu after abroad can be rough, but this year's abroad students came home to a Pepperdine that was different than the one they left behind in September."Being back is so weird," sophomore Alexis Hixon said. "It’s like a completely new campus."Students studying abroad fall semester said they felt the impact of the Borderline … [Read more...] about Fall Abroad Students Come Back to a Different Pepp

IP Dean Candidates Hold Forums

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Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University and University of UtahPepperdine announced the three finalists for Dean of International Programs on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Two of the candidates come from the Pepperdine community – Ronald Cox, associate dean of International Programs, and Charles Engelmann, director of Pepperdine's Shanghai program. The third candidate, Beth Laux, is … [Read more...] about IP Dean Candidates Hold Forums

Promote Heightened Cultural Awareness

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Art by Caitlin RoarkDespite the rhetoric of the recent administration promoting an isolationist and even xenophobic agenda, the country is still growing increasingly more diverse. Some Americans may feel quite overwhelmed trying to connect with the array of cultures. In these instances, it is important to back away from intimidation and instead embrace avenues of heightened … [Read more...] about Promote Heightened Cultural Awareness

Abroad Students React to Borderline Shooting and Woolsey Fire

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Art by Madeline DuvallWhen I first heard about the Borderline shooting, I was at a cafe in Morocco. It was 10 a.m.I immediately tried to get in contact with my friends in Malibu, but they were not answering due to the nine-hour time difference.Not knowing whether my friends were safe was one of the scariest feelings I’ve ever encountered.The next day, when news broke out … [Read more...] about Abroad Students React to Borderline Shooting and Woolsey Fire