Sophomore Liesel Grace Mendoza poses alongside Buenos Aires students at Calafate, Patagonia, on Oct. 28. Mendoza said the group enjoyed a four-hour hike on Estancia Cristina Fossil Canyon. Photo courtesy of Liesel Grace MendozaAfter spending the fall semester immersed in new cultures and lifestyles abroad, some Pepperdine students said returning to campus has resulted in an … [Read more...] about Students Reclaim Their Rhythm in Malibu After a Semester Abroad
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Veritas Forum Teaches Hospitality in a Polarized Political Climate
The 2026 Veritas panelists, Matthew Kaemingk (right) and Amanda Rizkallah (middle), sit with moderator Jonathan Koch (left) in front of a crowd of about 100 audience members in Elkins Auditorium on Feb. 17. Panel members shared personal stories and answered audience questions. Photo by Cristal SotoAt a time of deep division in today’s world, Pepperdine’s Veritas … [Read more...] about Veritas Forum Teaches Hospitality in a Polarized Political Climate
Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Turns Heads on Campus
Pepperdine's Turning Point USA chapter displays controversial Valentine's Day grams at Mullin Town Square on Feb. 12. TPUSA chapter president Sophia Markle said the grams were sent by the national TPUSA organization for their tabling event. Photo courtesy of Andersen Barger Pepperdine’s chapter of Turning Point USA tabled on Mullin Town Square on Feb. 12. Chapter members … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Turns Heads on Campus
‘From Loss to Light’: Arik Housley Discusses Finding Resilience in Grief at 2026 RISE Summit
Arik Housley, father of late Pepperdine student Alaina Housley, speaks at the 2026 RISE Summit on Feb. 20. The RISE Summit is an annual event centered around finding resilience at different capacities. Photos by Alayna YaredThe Lighthouse was full of students, alumni, family and friends of Pepperdine for the 2026 RISE Summit on Feb. 20. Attendees received free hoodies, … [Read more...] about ‘From Loss to Light’: Arik Housley Discusses Finding Resilience in Grief at 2026 RISE Summit
Men’s Basketball Struggles Offensively in Loss to Seattle
Freshman Stefan Cicic shoots from beyond the arc against the Seattle Redhawks on Feb. 25 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Cicic had 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in his third start this season. Photos by Melissa HoustonPepperdine Men’s Basketball battled the Seattle University Redhawks on Feb. 25 and looked to end the season strong before the West Coast Conference … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Struggles Offensively in Loss to Seattle