The start of the school year can be exciting for some and nerve-racking for others as a new chapter begins. For seniors, the start of the fall semester marks the end of their final year at Pepperdine. Because the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the class of 2024's first year at Pepperdine, many seniors graduating this coming spring have had a rather untraditional … [Read more...] about Seniors Share Sentiments About Their Final Year
Life and Arts
Ways For New Students to Ease First-Year Jitters
Incoming Pepperdine students may be wondering what it means to say "Waves Up" or to attend "the 'Zoey 101' school." Within their first semester, the class of 2027 and transfer students alike will become familiar with both these phrases and the wider Pepperdine culture. It is normal to feel a mixed bag of excited and nervous feelings of anticipation about what the first year … [Read more...] about Ways For New Students to Ease First-Year Jitters
New Students Catch Riptide’s Waves at NSO Pep Rally
To find a member of Riptide, look for 1) pep and 2) Pepp. Sporting copious amounts of cheer and dressed in blue and orange from head to toe, Riptide members have been busy welcoming new Waves and planning for the fall season. Riptide's presence was undoubtedly spirited at the Aug. 15 pep rally Pepperdine Athletics hosted for New Student … [Read more...] about New Students Catch Riptide’s Waves at NSO Pep Rally
Film Review: Totally Metal ‘Nimona’ Movie Challenges Tradition
Nimona draws up plans in front of the murder wall in Ballister’s secret hideout. Despite challenges with production and COVID-19, “Nimona” made its way to the screen June 23. Photo courtesy of Netflix Content Warning: This story mentions the topic of suicide. Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to … [Read more...] about Film Review: Totally Metal ‘Nimona’ Movie Challenges Tradition
Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again
I never thought returning to London through Pepperdine would be possible, but this May, I went once more — as Louis Tomlinson said in his song, "Always You" — "from LAX to Heathrow." Pepperdine's International Programs has changed my life. London and its pop culture wonderland has been my dream since I was a child and I had British flags all over my bedroom. I spent my time … [Read more...] about Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again
