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Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases

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Pepperdine University and the surrounding Malibu area both have a reputation for being secluded and safe. While overall crime rates at the University and in Malibu have fallen, certain crimes — such as burglary and weapons charges — have trended upward in recent years. In 2019, people in Malibu reported 1,128 crimes in the area, showing a decline in total reported crime … [Read more...] about Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases

The Pepper-‘fine’ Mindset Affects Students’ Mental Health

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Art by Ally Armstrong Before COVID-19, colleges across the U.S. were already faced with rising levels of mental health challenges, according to Psychology Today, and Pepperdine is no exception. Despite exploring the backyards of celebrities or living out a real-life "Zoey 101" experience, many Pepperdine students struggle with their own mental health challenges. The three … [Read more...] about The Pepper-‘fine’ Mindset Affects Students’ Mental Health

Pepp Athletes Find Community in the Bubble

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Cross country freshman Nathaniel Lerch poses before an afternoon run on the Stotsenberg Track on Oct. 27. Lerch said he felt isolated, as he is one of approximately 200 student-athletes that live on an almost empty campus. Photo by Jaylene RamliLike many first-year students, freshman cross country runner Nathaniel Lerch said he was excited to move away from his home in Clarion, … [Read more...] about Pepp Athletes Find Community in the Bubble

PAC Builds a Bridge Between Students and Administration

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Graphic by Addison WhitenCreating a connection between Pepperdine students and administration, especially now as both groups are physically distanced from each other, is no easy task.The Pepperdine Ambassadors Council aims to do just that — and welcomes the challenge. PAC works to build a bridge not only between students and administration but also between the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about PAC Builds a Bridge Between Students and Administration