Art by Hee Joo RohAs a 5-foot-tall woman, people are astounded when they hear I can take down a man twice my size and weight. It’s not because I have super-strength or amazing athletic abilities. What allows me to do this is simple — I know jiujitsu.Besides the fact jiujitsu is a physical activity that helps improve my physical health, learning jiujitsu has also … [Read more...] about Opinion: More Women Should Learn Jiujitsu
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Opinion: Conflict is Needed For Peace
Art by Stella EngelThis world is full of contention and hostility. Social media and a hyper-connected digital community make this even more apparent. However, that does not mean one should shy away from conflict out of fear."Avoid conflict! Keep the peace! Don’t rock the boat!"People often warn others to stay away from conflict with one of these phrases. Certainly, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Conflict is Needed For Peace
Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
The crowd waves orange and navy bandanas as L.A.-based singer-songwriter, David Davis, sings at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 21. Davis ended the Founder's Day celebration with the song "Yes We Will." Photos by Mary Elisabeth This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pepperdine's Malibu campus, which opened for its first year on Sept. 12, 1972. To commemorate this milestone, … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
Young Professionals Network Works with Business-Minded Students in Malibu
Members of the organization gather at Le Cafe de la Plage on Sept. 2. Young Professionals networked and connected through their business ventures. Photos by Mary Elisabeth In March, Anita Hoffman, former COO of Vivid Candi and former honorary board director of the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, founded the Young Professionals Network — an organization assisting … [Read more...] about Young Professionals Network Works with Business-Minded Students in Malibu
Meet Your 2022-23 International Program Ambassadors
The six new ambassadors share some highlights from each of their international programs. The 2022-23 ambassadors said studying abroad was a life-changing experience for them. Collage by Lauren Goldblum Studying abroad at Pepperdine offers students the experience of a lifetime and often is one that cannot be put into words, many of the international ambassadors said. Each of the … [Read more...] about Meet Your 2022-23 International Program Ambassadors