The front entrance of the Student Center at The Mountain At Mullin Park on Aug. 19, is awaiting students. With its grand opening a day later, staff and facilities workers were putting the final touches on the 43,000-square-foot building. Photos by Griffin PilcherPepperdine University is embarking on a new chapter with the opening of the new Student Center on Aug. 20. Over the … [Read more...] about Student Center Opens at The Mountain
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Women’s Soccer Rises to 2026 Season Challenge
Freshman midfielder Fiona McCormick battles the University of California, Berkeley at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Aug. 20. The Waves picked up a 1-0 win over the Golden Bears to improve to 2-0-1 on the season. Photos by Guinevere HesseThe tide is rising at Tari Frahm Rokus Field — and the Waves are rising with it. This year’s Pepperdine Women’s Soccer team is … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Rises to 2026 Season Challenge
Good News: Community Found in House Hopping
A collage of Managing Editor Amanda Monahan's summer spent house hopping in Malibu. Monahan stayed in three faculty homes over the summer. Photos by Amanda MonahanIn the past four years, I have lived in seven different homes. As I am no stranger to shifting between my varying houses over the years, I have learned that sometimes home is not within the confines of four walls and … [Read more...] about Good News: Community Found in House Hopping
Previously Unpublished Governing Documents Reveal Board of Regents’ Responsibilities
Editor's Note: Henry Adams was News editor of the Graphic in the spring semester. Adams completed the reporting and writing of this story before his graduation in May. Members of the Board of Regents pose for a group photo in December 1984. Thomas Bost, then-chair of the Board, is seated fourth from right between Helen Pepperdine and former president M. Norvel Young. Photo … [Read more...] about Previously Unpublished Governing Documents Reveal Board of Regents’ Responsibilities
New Waves, New Goals: First-Years Set Their Sights on New Experiences
First-year Spencer Reed (middle) and his parents help him move into his dorm Aug. 18. New Student Orientation (NSO) events like New Student Sunrise, Frosh Follies and Waves Expo have historically been a staple in the first-year experience. Photo courtesy of Spencer Reed The Pepperdine Class of 2030 moved in Aug. 17 and 18 to kick off New Student Orientation (NSO), which takes … [Read more...] about New Waves, New Goals: First-Years Set Their Sights on New Experiences