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First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology Helen Easterling Williams took up the reins this year as the leader of GSEP. Williams is the first African-American female dean of a school at Pepperdine, according to President Andrew K. Benton. Former Dean of GSEP Margaret Weber announced her retirement in January, beginning the search … [Read more...] about First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks

Soul Surfers Take to the Waves

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Photos by Shawn Jones Surfing Calls for Community  A group of Pepperdine students gathered together in prayer and worship on the sand before hopping into the crisp waves Easter morning. As the sun started to rise, the group circled up and reflected on their lives while marveling at the many surf memories to come. The group then shredded the Sunday sunrise waves … [Read more...] about Soul Surfers Take to the Waves

PCH Reopened After Power Pole Cracks

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Photo by Whitney Irick PCH was closed in both directions between John Tyler Drive and Latigo Canyon on Saturday, Sept. 6, due to downed power lines, according to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's station. Westbound traffic was turned around at John Tyler Drive and eastbound traffic was given the same order at Latigo Canyon Road, City News Service reported. As of 3:15 … [Read more...] about PCH Reopened After Power Pole Cracks

Staff Editorial: Dear HRL: I need a home, not an automated message

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Art by Sacha Irick George Bernard Shaw famously claimed that “the biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Housing and Residence Life recently received a personalized lesson in the results of such non-communication communication. Students received an email from HRL on Aug. 12 detailing changes in the housekeeping policy designed to eliminate … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Dear HRL: I need a home, not an automated message