Infographic by Ali Levens ____________________ Email Marisa Dragos: marisa.dragos@pepperdine.edu Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about Malibu by the Numbers
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Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases
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
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
Visual Arts by the Numbers
Infographic by Ali Levens ____________________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic Email Claire Lee: claire.lee@pepperdine.edu … [Read more...] about Visual Arts by the Numbers
Pepp Athletes Find Community in the Bubble
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