Senior James LaRue, who is Bahá’í, said he was drawn to Pepperdine because it is a Christian university. An element of the Bahá’í faith is “independent investigation of the truth,” which means working toward discernment of one’s belief in Bahá’í teachings, LaRue said. College is a time when students can explore … [Read more...] about Faith Unfolding: A Look At Students’ Spiritual Journeys
Natalie Alderton
Pepperdine Surf Team Finds Balance Among Challenges
Senior Jeff Proodian rides the wave in the Huntington Beach Pier Competition in July. Proodian said he's been with the surf team since his first year. Photo Courtesy of Jeff Proodian Club sports athletes differ greatly from NCAA Division I. Though these are a lot of similarities, like watching film, having multiple practices a day and grueling work of balancing hectic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Surf Team Finds Balance Among Challenges
Students and Faculty React to Buenos Aires Fall Suspension
The Buenos Aires sign sits above the pool at Casa Holden, which is the Buenos Aires House for Pepperdine students. Pepperdine has suspended the BA program for the fall 2021 semester. Photo by Ashley Mowreader Junior Garrett Le watched the June 2 Presidents’ Briefing hoping for updates on his fifth attempt to go abroad. The International Programs office postponed the May 26 … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty React to Buenos Aires Fall Suspension
My Home Office: Natalie Alderton
Freshman Natalie Alderton may be surrounded by trees as she studies in Montana but any new friends are stuck behind a screen. “I just kind of decided that if I saw someone that I thought was interesting or had things in common with me or I met in a breakout room that I would just reach out to them, as hard as it is," Alderton said. "Because I realized that I would want … [Read more...] about My Home Office: Natalie Alderton
