Pepperdine Orientation leaders greet students as they move onto campus. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Student ActivitiesComing back to campus in the fall means several big changes for campus life and events, and New Student Orientation is the first Pepperdine event to officially take place online. In an email sent to orientation presenters and campus partners, Director of … [Read more...] about New Kind of NSO: Pepperdine Releases Plans for Virtual Orientation Events
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Art by Madeline DuvallPepperdine’s New Student Orientation, better known as NSO, marks the beginning of another wave-filled academic year. As carloads of incoming freshmen and transfer students weave through the screams of overly-comfortable, rambunctious Pepperdine students, some feelings of excitement are quickly blanketed by that of intimidation and anxiety. As fun and … [Read more...] about NS- No Thank You
New Good Samaritan Policy Finalized
Photo Courtesy of Mark DavisPepperdine introduced an extended and clarified Good Samaritan Policy to campus during fall 2018 New Student Orientation (NSO). In past years, the policy promised to release a Code of Conduct offender from punishment if the violation was discovered as a result of an individual, or "Good Samaritan," requesting help for someone in need of emergency … [Read more...] about New Good Samaritan Policy Finalized
Frosh Follies Winners Announced
The tradition of Frosh Follies continued Saturday night as freshman houses participated in chants and skits centered around Pepperdine themes. Darnell, DeBell, Miller, Eaton and Knott won the overall event. J. Pen, E. Pen, Phillips and Crocker won the chant.The skits were full of puns, spoofs of popular songs and references to the mission and values of Pepperdine. The winning … [Read more...] about Frosh Follies Winners Announced
Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
Photos by Haidyn HarveyDuring this year's New Student Orientation week, a new wave of students hit campus, ready to call Pepperdine home. NSO is a time for meeting new friends, frosh folly-ing and hoarding free T-shirts. During the excitement, upperclassmen offer advice for incoming students.Junior Audrey Whiting reminds incoming students to take their time when getting … [Read more...] about Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
