Junior Gabby Cabai's collage of intentions on her computer for the 2026 New Year sets the tone for the year ahead. Cabai said she enjoyed creating a collage with her sister at the start of the year. Photo courtesy of Gabby CabaiWith 2026 just beginning, many people take it upon themselves to create new resolutions, mainly for self-improvement, according to a YouGov … [Read more...] about Students Emphasize Growth Over Perfection in the New Year
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Opinion: Students Should Use Physical Media
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Everyone consumes media differently. Many people use digital media, such as streaming services, while some use physical media instead. Programs like Spotify and Apple Music are still some of the most subscribed to music … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students Should Use Physical Media
Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Professor Michael Folkerts (center) poses with grad students Avery Encalade (left), Kelsey Carlton (second from left) and Sabrina Krebs (right) on April 13. Folkerts said students should ask upperclassmen for class advice. Photo courtesy of Michael Folkerts Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through … [Read more...] about Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Billionaire investor Howard Marks (pictured above) speaks alongside Jeffrey Rohde, Pepperdine's chief investment officer, in Smothers Theatre on Jan. 13. Marks said balancing conservatism with risk-taking is the key to investing. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Correction: An error stating that Oaktree Capital Management is ranked the 64th largest pension fund in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
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