In July of 2023, Pepperdine Athletics completed its first mission trip to Panama. Led by Jordan Holm, assistant director of athletics and chaplain, with help from Jenna McPherson, assistant director of business operations and special events, the event consisted of various volunteer activities with an emphasis on church work. "Everyone coming out of the trip … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Completes Trip to Panama
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Advice Column: Don’t Forget About Sibling Relationships in College
Transparency Item: This is an advice column that rotates writers and is based on new topics each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, College is an adjustment in many ways — which I am sure many students are getting used to now — but one adjustment that I did not expect was how my relationships with my younger sisters were going to … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Don’t Forget About Sibling Relationships in College
First-year Housing Advisors Enhance Student Experiences
Housing and Residence Life at Pepperdine allows students to have a living experience on campus throughout their time here in Malibu. However, the in-house Resident Advisors and Spiritual Life Advisors who reside in first-year housing find themselves with vastly different roles in comparison to other HRL members, students said. The role of an RA is to … [Read more...] about First-year Housing Advisors Enhance Student Experiences
Opinion: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear or See
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. From magazines in grocery store checkout lines to billboards in Times Square, celebrities are everywhere. Eyes are drawn to the TikTok that explains why Taylor Swift is rerecording her albums, and hands reach for the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear or See
RAVE: Students Should Bring their Pets to College
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Pets are scientifically proven to make individuals happier and lower stress and anxiety, lower depression and lower blood pressure, according to the Help Guide, a website dedicated to improving mental health. Why … [Read more...] about RAVE: Students Should Bring their Pets to College