Photo by Griffin Pilcher Senior Justin Foster is on track to be the first in his family to graduate college. Growing up, he never thought college was an option for him. Most people in his primarily Hispanic community in Oxnard went straight to work after high school. In South Oxnard, where Foster attended high school, many schools were underfunded and lacked the resources to … [Read more...] about Justin Foster Shines in His College Journey
Life and Arts
Pepperdine Students are Powered by Protein
Across Pepperdine's campus, protein has become increasingly implemented and important. From Starbucks' protein coffee to viral TikToks about “30 grams per meal,” students are embracing high-protein diets as part of a larger shift toward fitness-focused lifestyles. Pepperdine senior Alysha Burles, who works as a fitness monitor at the campus gym, said protein has transformed … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students are Powered by Protein
Students Wrestle With Feeling Fufillment
Sophomore Emery Arnold swims in Hawai'i on July 10. Arnold said she was happy to be surrounded by the ocean and people she loves. Photo courtesy of Emery Arnold Grappling with the constant urge to want more is something many students are trying to navigate. Fulfillment is the recipe for conquering that urge and enjoying the subtleties of life. Students at Pepperdine said they … [Read more...] about Students Wrestle With Feeling Fufillment
Keeping ‘Our Girls’ Light Alive on Campus
The base of Niamh Rolston's lantern covered in flowers Oct. 17. Alumna Bridget Thompson (’24) said Niamh was a ray of sunshine. Photo by Haylie RossEditor’s Note: The Graphic chose to refer to Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton Stewart as girls. While they all were over the age of 18, the Graphic chose to use the term girls because “our … [Read more...] about Keeping ‘Our Girls’ Light Alive on Campus
Students Decide Whether Spotify or Apple Music is Better
The long battle between Spotify and Apple Music gets tugged on daily, but who could be the final decision maker? College students. Pepperdine students debate whether Spotify or Apple Music are better and what their favorite features are. "Spotify is my favorite streaming service, I love all my different playlists," first-year Taylor Parnagian said. Apple Music First-year … [Read more...] about Students Decide Whether Spotify or Apple Music is Better
