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Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life

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First-year Urielle Rubayita (left) poses with friends at the Brock House welcome event Aug. 15. She said there are many ways to develop friendships on campus. Photo courtesy of Urielle Rubayita As a new semester begins at Pepperdine, some students participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB), an informal recruitment process that takes place in the spring. While COB offers a … [Read more...] about Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life

Opinion: Fraternity & Sorority Life Offers First-Years Firmer Footing

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Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. For many first-years, the start of first semester begins with a rush of new experiences, unfamiliar faces and vague ideas about the future. Joining Fraternity and Sorority Life provides a grounding force, helping new students … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fraternity & Sorority Life Offers First-Years Firmer Footing

Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Clarification: PGM met with leaders for the Hub for Spiritual Life after this story was published. In that meeting, Hub leaders informed the Graphic staff they are actively creating ways for students involved in sorority … [Read more...] about Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment

Organizations Begin Recruitment for Spring Semester

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Members of Gamma Phi Beta table on main campus for spring recruitment. Many organizations participated in spring recruitment to bring in new members. Photo courtesy of Alexa NeagleThe new semester is underway and spring recruitment is too.Active members of Greek organizations, businesses and science fraternities said they are excited to welcome new members into their … [Read more...] about Organizations Begin Recruitment for Spring Semester

Professors and Social Event Coordinators Fight for Student Attention

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Art by Leah Bae   As the Pepperdine community treks through an online fall semester, professors and social event coordinators fight to capture student attention in and outside the classroom. While both the academic and social spheres of Seaver College work to promote greater engagement, student activity groups face one primary obstacle: student attendance. “I … [Read more...] about Professors and Social Event Coordinators Fight for Student Attention