Pepperdine students share the unique experience of studying in a place where celebrities both reside and visit. With Pepperdine’s proximity to Los Angeles, many students said they anticipated seeing a celebrity during their time at Pepperdine. Though Pepperdine is in proximity to Los Angeles, some students said they expect to see celebrities before coming to Pepperdine, and … [Read more...] about Studying in a Celebrity Hotspot: Students Spot Celebrities Near and Far
Life and Arts
Malibu’s Musical Gem: Griffee Mapps Evolves as a DJ
Amid the stunning backdrop of Pepperdine’s picturesque campus, one student is making waves of a different kind. Meet junior Griffee Mapps, the young and talented DJ who is turning heads and igniting dance floors with his electrifying beats. Balancing textbooks and turntables, Mapps' passion for music takes center stage. Playing at venues around the Malibu area, Mapps … [Read more...] about Malibu’s Musical Gem: Griffee Mapps Evolves as a DJ
The Weisman’s New Exhibit Features ‘Atmospheric’ Artist
Students and locals alike flooded the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art for its grand re-opening Aug. 26. Floor-to-ceiling pieces of dreamlike Icelandic landscapes greet guests. The exhibit exclusively features the artist Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson who grew upin Iceland. The beautiful landscapes around Jónsson inspired her to recreate them in the form … [Read more...] about The Weisman’s New Exhibit Features ‘Atmospheric’ Artist
Pepperdine SCUBA Keeps its Head Above Water
June 18, 1977. On choppy seas off the coast of Anacapa — an island in the Channel Islands chain — 10 Pepperdine University divers plunge into chilled California waters, according to the Graphic's archival reporting. 46 years later, the SCUBA club still braves rough waters as they look to breathe new life into the club. “We’re working hard to make … [Read more...] about Pepperdine SCUBA Keeps its Head Above Water
Students Allow Movement to Evolve
Many students at Pepperdine find different ways to get their endorphins in daily. Not only does staying active provide something to do, but students said they fit movement into their routines day in and day out. Senior Anna Burkman said her ways of staying active during college are a way for her to connect with nature often and feel balanced. Malibu has natural resources for … [Read more...] about Students Allow Movement to Evolve
