Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine hired two new HRL directors this year, Robin Gore and Maura Page. Gore will be in charge of housing operations while Page will oversee residence life. The split between the two aspects of HRL was initiated to have a more concentrated focus on each area. "There are two directors this year. It’s a new split. Last year, … [Read more...] about HRL Hires Two Directors
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Homesickness Is Normal
Art by Sybil Zhang The dominating theme I heard from alumni of International Programs was that their year or semester abroad was one of the best of their lives. During the first weeks of my time abroad, I wondered if that would also be the case for me. Not only did I struggle with linguistic and societal differences, but I also had to undergo this transition with limited … [Read more...] about Homesickness Is Normal
The Ascent Provides Food, Fellowship and Worship
Photos by Omar MurphyWorship at The Ascent is no longer limited to Regents' Scholars.The group is a biweekly worship gathering that now provides a space for every Pepperdine student to meet and worship together. The Ascent was initially formed for Regents' Scholars from around the country to meet and socialize. The group is no longer exclusive to Regents Scholars."The … [Read more...] about The Ascent Provides Food, Fellowship and Worship
Artist’s Corner: Becca Brackett
Photo courtesy of Becca Brackett From the moment she stepped on stage as a munchkin from the "Wizard of Oz" in second grade, freshman Becca Brackett knew she wanted to pursue music. "Music is my best form of communication," Brackett said. "Communicating with music just gets things across in a way that talking never can." Brackett is one of two new freshman members of … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Becca Brackett
There’s No Place Like College
Graphic by Nate BartonI'll never forget going home for Thanksgiving break after my first semester of college. As a Colorado transplant, I was one of the few students in my graduating class who moved farther than two hours away, let alone went out of state for college. Needless to say, my first visit back home was, in a word, weird. Since then, I've learned that the saying … [Read more...] about There’s No Place Like College