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Freshmen Keep Fashion ‘Fresh’ on Campus

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Photos by Kristin Vartan The first year of college can be an era of self-establishment. What a freshman wears around campus is almost like visual propaganda for who they are and how they want to be perceived. While this may sound overwhelming, it can be a lot of fun and easier than new students may think. Three freshmen wear their personalities on their sleeves, among other … [Read more...] about Freshmen Keep Fashion ‘Fresh’ on Campus

‘Altered Reality Exhibit’ Challenges Your Mindset

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Photos by Kristin Vartan/ Image Courtesy of Frederick R. Weisman Museum of ArtA word to the "Weis": students will not want to miss the “Altered Reality Exhibit” at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art.This eclectic collection, assessing modern society affected by a rise of technology and changing social norms, will be on display through Dec. 4, according to Museum … [Read more...] about ‘Altered Reality Exhibit’ Challenges Your Mindset

Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad

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Art by Peau Porotesano OK, serious talk, freshmen: I encourage you to start thinking about whether or not you want the international experience to be a part of your academic experience at Pepperdine. I just returned from a year of living abroad. I went to East Africa for a month last summer, Lausanne for the whole academic year, and London for two months this past summer. I … [Read more...] about Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad

Grande and ‘The Giant Among Greats’: A New Read from Ronald Reagan’s Right-Hand

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Photos Courtesy of Peggy Grande Orange County native and then-senior at Pepperdine University Peggy Grande’s dreams of working in politics came true in the continuation of President Ronald Reagan’s story, and the beginning of her own. Shortly after Reagan’s departure from the White House and return to Los Angeles in 1989, Grande began interning for his LA office in Century … [Read more...] about Grande and ‘The Giant Among Greats’: A New Read from Ronald Reagan’s Right-Hand