Graphics by Rachel Littauer The stigma behind seeking mental health treatment at Pepperdine is going away— slowly but surely. Pepperdine University is home to approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, all of whom are eligible for free services at the Pepperdine Counseling Center. Use of the counseling center has increased dramatically over the years, according to Counseling […]
Rachel Littauer
LGBTQ+ Conversation Continues with DIF
Photos by Brett Bean and Graphic File Photos Student Activities put the brakes on two of senior David Limon’s choreographed LGBTQ+ themed performances for this year’s Dance In Flight (DIF) although the university has still not offered a clear reason as to why, according to student directors. Senior Lauren Chong, this year’s creative director of […]
The Intruiging Saga of Title IX
Exploring the reasons for & implications of Pepperdine’s withdrawal
from its TitlE IX exemption
Staff Editorial: Parking Problems Progress
Art by Peau Porotesano Welcome back to Pepperdine: the freshman class is larger, construction is everywhere, and there is literally nowhere to park. As students flood in for 8 a.m. classes and take all of the prime spots, there is little to no little-to-no hope for those arriving after 12 p.m. Although the campus is […]
Creative Writing: A Major Of Infinite Potential – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Graphic by Monica Avila The smell of strong coffee, a leather-bound journal, a desk of cluttered papers and a portfolio of overly emotional poems might describe a common, if not cliche, opinion of creative writers. The reality for creative writers is long hours, rigid classes, writing and rewriting and, of course, passion. “The writing life […]
Transfer Students Weigh in on Experience
Infograph by Falon Opsahl Scanning the Waves baseball stadium looking for the student section, junior transfer student Zellie Short said she was quite surprised. Coming from the SEC school Ole Miss where uproarious tailgates and loud cheering were common, Short said she was struck by the lack of student body coming to support the games. […]
Female Sexualization: A Cultural Glass Ceiling – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photo by Daniel Caso As a young, burgeoning actress in LA, Susan Salas sat across the table from her male interviewer during the audition process. The man looked Salas up and down and said, “If you got yourself a really big ‘tit-job’ and bleached your hair blonde, honey, you’re just gonna be huge.” Salas, now […]
Crossroads Recognized as Seaver’s First LGBTQ+ Club
Photo by Zach Le Crossroads is now the first officially recognized LGBTQ+ club at Seaver College. The club will provide a space for students to explore sexual and gender identity issues and their connection to faith, according to the official announcement posted Monday on the Pepperdine Community page called “Crossroads” Becomes Official Student Organization at […]
Villa Malibu closes to students
Photos by Berkley Mason Villa Malibu will cease to offer apartment leases at the end of this spring, according to real estate agent and Villa Malibu employee Anita Dollens. Villa Malibu, commonly referred to as VM, is an apartment complex near Zuma beach that houses a significant number of Pepperdine students. Starting in May, the […]
Don’t Rewind
Art by Peau Porotesano We remember the good stuff. But to be fair, why wouldn’t we? It’s far easier to look back on a situation, relationship or event and remember the positive elements over the negative. Unless something quite traumatic has happened, its incredibly easy to gloss over the less favorable days. In my developmental […]
