Thomas Vandergon stands in front of his childhood home at 4 years old. This is the same house where Vandergon often found garter snakes to bring home to his mom. Photo courtesy of Thomas Vandergon More often than not, students recognize faculty as their job title rather than who they are in their personal lives. Taking a step away from the seriousness of their roles as … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Faculty Reminisce On Childhood Memories
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Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
Art by Samantha Miller“I’d love to meet today, but I’m just too busy.” “I’m so overwhelmed.” If one spends anytime walking around Pepperdine’s campus, it is likely they’ll hear these as shared complaints among students.For fall 2021, 33% of Pepperdine students are enrolled in 17 or more units, according to Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall
Hi, Pepperdine. It's us again. The Graphic staff reminding you what the Freedom Wall means on campus. This isn't a new conversation we're having — in fact, it's one we revisit every few years. But the revolving door of academia warrants constant discussion and renewal of tradition, so allow us to reintroduce you to one of Pepperdine's sacred spaces: the Freedom Wall. Located … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall
Staff Editorial: Pepper-Done with Sodexo
Photo illustration by Samantha Miller Is it a horror movie, or Pepperdine’s dining services? The correct answer is both. Pepperdine students are graced with overcrowded locations, expensive pricing, confusing labels and limited options when trying to satisfy a basic human need: food. The issue begins and ends with Sodexo, the University's longtime food service provider. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepper-Done with Sodexo
Former Pepperdine Volleyball Player Kim Hill Takes Home Olympic Gold
Pepperdine alumna (2011) and Olympic Gold Medalist Kim Hill shares her experiences of playing volleyball at Pepperdine, competing abroad professionally, and representing the U.S. twice in the Olympics. “I was proud of bronze,” Hill said. “It was so cool to be an Olympic medalist but it wasn't enough. So to finally be able to do it this time and take home the gold is just so … [Read more...] about Former Pepperdine Volleyball Player Kim Hill Takes Home Olympic Gold