First-year Urielle Rubayita (left) poses with friends at the Brock House welcome event Aug. 15. She said there are many ways to develop friendships on campus. Photo courtesy of Urielle Rubayita As a new semester begins at Pepperdine, some students participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB), an informal recruitment process that takes place in the spring. While COB offers a … [Read more...] about Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
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Men’s Volleyball Falls in 4 to UC Irvine
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball lost to the University of California, Irvine Anteaters 3-1 on Jan. 16 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves entered the match with a 2-0 record, ranked No. 3 while the Anteaters entered the match ranked No. 7, according to the American Volleyball Coaches Association. “We learned a lot from this match,” Head Coach Jonathan Winder said. “Hopefully the … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Falls in 4 to UC Irvine
Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Pacific in 71–53 Victory
Senior forward Irune Orio rises for a jump shot over the Pacific center on Jan. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Orio finished 50% from the field. Photos by Katherine LytlePepperdine Women’s Basketball dominated from start to finish in a 71–53 win over the University of the Pacific on Jan. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Coming off a two-game skid, the Waves never let up, … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Pacific in 71–53 Victory
All Parties Prepare to Set Trial Date for Fraser Michael Bohm PCH Crash Trial
Alan Jackson (center) and Fraser Bohm (right) exit the Van Nuys Courthouse for a pre-trial hearing Jan. 14. The next pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Feb. 10. Photo by Amanda Monahan Editor's Note: This reporting is part of the Graphic's ongoing coverage of the Oct. 2023 PCH crash that killed four Pepperdine seniors: Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton … [Read more...] about All Parties Prepare to Set Trial Date for Fraser Michael Bohm PCH Crash Trial
Students Wrestle With Social Media, Being Present
In an environment where social media is heavily integrated into campus culture, students said they may find themselves comparing their reality to other people’s highlight reels. This dynamic has the power to shape how students think about themselves and each other. Social media offers connection and entertainment and serves as a window into people’s lives — but constantly … [Read more...] about Students Wrestle With Social Media, Being Present