Photos courtesy of University Archives On a typical day on the Pepperdine campus around noon, students are buzzing around the cafeteria. The line at the Oasis Pizza and Noodle Bar is flowing and people linger around the grill, waiting for their order to be called out. However, in addition to the tables of chattering students on the lefthand side of the bright, sunlit space, … [Read more...] about Meet the “Student’s President”: A Profile of AKB
President's Reception
Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to Pepperdine’s Next President
Art by Madeline Duvall President Andrew K. Benton is known around Pepperdine as the "Student's President." At other universities, students might go four or five years without ever seeing their president. Every Pepperdine student meets AKB within their first week on campus. As AKB recently announced that he would be stepping down from his role as the "Students' President," … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to Pepperdine’s Next President
Swayin’ Into the School Year
Photo by Lexie WanningerIncoming students got into the groove of their Pepperdine experience at the annual President's Reception on Friday, Aug. 25.The President's Reception, formally known as such, but informally referred to by many students as "My Tie," brought back the ties this year. Instead of removing the "blind date" element from the reception entirely like last year, … [Read more...] about Swayin’ Into the School Year
My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity
Photos by Brandt Misik My Tie, a well-known part of Pepperdine’s New Student Orientation week, is undergoing some changes this year, starting with the blind-date tradition behind its nickname. The event, officially listed in this year’s NSO schedule as “President’s Reception,” will otherwise retain its “core,” and freshmen will still have a chance to get dressed up, … [Read more...] about My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity
Staff Editorial: Construct a Better Pepperdine
Art by Peau Porotesano Diversity training. Race protesting. Title IX. The LGBTQ+ club. These changes represent more than headlines to be passed over — to the Pepperdine community, they show change. We must learn to find our place and adapt to the these changes taking place on campus; however, these shifts are also an opportunity to grow. Growth is all around us, whether … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Construct a Better Pepperdine
