Maya and Hunter Leppard throw their caps before their graduation in April 2020. They recently went viral on TikTok for their videos commenting on gender roles in relationships. Photos courtesy of Maya and Hunter Leppard "Sorry tough guys, it’s another day in the life of a Stay-At-Home Husband" rings through the speakers of many phones. Maya and Hunter Leppard (Seaver '20) … [Read more...] about Married Alums Aim to Dismantle Gender Roles One TikTok at a Time
Ring by Spring
Petty Perspective: Acknowledge the Cultural Significance of the DTR Bench
Art By Ally Armstrong If you asked a first-year Pepperdine student to show you the APC, the CCB stairs or the best part of the Caf — Oasis Pizza Bar — they could probably point you in the right direction after a few weeks on campus. Due to remote instruction, the class of 2024 has yet to discover much of the beauty of Pepperdine's acronyms and the DTR bench is one they … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Acknowledge the Cultural Significance of the DTR Bench
Long-Term Relationships Thrive at Pepperdine
Art by Leah Bae Pepperdine is a unique environment for relationships, given the Christian nature of a university that inspires serious, often life-long relationships among students. Many find Pepperdine conducive to long-term relationships, but Kelly Haer, director of Relationship IQ, said it's not always conducive to casual dating. Haer said the smaller community of … [Read more...] about Long-Term Relationships Thrive at Pepperdine
Engaged Students Fulfill “Ring by Spring” Cliche
Photo courtesy of Julia StrattonWhile most Pepperdine seniors prepare for an upcoming life milestone on graduation day, a select few are tossing a wedding into the mix.Seniors Jay Ogle, Julia Stratton, Annelise Adrian and Matt Freshwaters have each become engaged during their time as college students, and all plan to get married within a few months of their graduation on May 2. … [Read more...] about Engaged Students Fulfill “Ring by Spring” Cliche
No Kiss? No Problem. No Timeline for Intimacy
Photos by Zach LeJunior Annie Sides was not expecting many people to read the opinion piece she wrote and posted on Facebook a week before her 21st birthday. The post, "A Week Away from 21: A Read for the Frustrated Christian Single," details her thoughts about not having her first kiss heading in to her 21st birthday."I was just thinking how every year I'm like: 'Oh, this is … [Read more...] about No Kiss? No Problem. No Timeline for Intimacy
