Growing up, my mom had three important rules: we go to church on Sunday, we make our beds and we eat together as a family.It was so important to her that we set aside time in the day to be together, even if it was just for a meal — no screens, no distractions. The dinner table became a sacred space at my house. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I had to be home … [Read more...] about Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table
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Finding Home at Pepperdine — Upper-level Students Choose On or Off-Campus Housing
A Pepperdine students' living room at the Malibu Villas welcomes them home after a day of classes. Pepperdine students living in Malibu typically live at Malibu Canyon Village, Malibu Gardens or Malibu Villas. Photo courtesy of Lauren Drake Each spring, Pepperdine students make the important choice of where they want to call home for the upcoming academic … [Read more...] about Finding Home at Pepperdine — Upper-level Students Choose On or Off-Campus Housing
On-Campus Living at Full Capacity for Fall 2021
Pepperdine's first-year housing as seen from Tari Frahm Rokus Field during fall 2020. Housing and Residence Life faces capacity issues with first-year houses for the fall 2021 semester, falling 150 to 250 beds short for first-year students. Photo by Ali Levens For the first time since the construction of Seaside, Pepperdine has a waitlist for housing. Due to a large incoming … [Read more...] about On-Campus Living at Full Capacity for Fall 2021
More Students Migrate to Malibu Despite Ongoing Virtual Format
Graphic by Annabelle ChildersA first-year experience. A college community. A final track season. With the start of another online semester, students are hoping to salvage some of the experiences they’ve lost.Seaver Dean Michael Feltner’s Jan. 8, announcement outlined plans for an online start to the spring 2021 semester, prompting some students to pack their bags … [Read more...] about More Students Migrate to Malibu Despite Ongoing Virtual Format
First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College
First-year Lauren Kinder gleefully cradles her new dog Goose at her home in Reno, Nev., on Aug. 29. Kinder’s puppy has kept her company as she takes online courses and builds virtual relationships with fellow Waves. Photo courtesy of Lauren KinderWhile most first-year students gave up a traditional experience of their first semester of college, others decided to move to … [Read more...] about First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College
