A helicopter works to extinguish the Franklin Fire which ignited Dec. 9. The blaze spread throughout Malibu. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bough The Franklin Fire took the Pepperdine community by surprise coming very late in the 2024 fire season. As students studied for finals in the evening of Monday, Dec. 9, the power went out as the Franklin Fire ignited. Events of Monday, Dec. … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire: Timeline Lapse
Seaver College
Pepperdine Stays True to ‘Hallmark of Seaver Education’
Christian mission and academic excellence are the twin pillars Pepperdine clings to despite Pepperdine's recent drop in U.S. News & World Report ranking, said Kendra Killpatrick, senior associate dean of Seaver College and professor of Mathematics.Pepperdine is committed to bettering students’ education through a variety of high-impact practices, Killpatrick said. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Stays True to ‘Hallmark of Seaver Education’
Founder’s Day: Pepperdine Reflects on Its History
Pepperdine University celebrated the year of its founding by George Pepperdine on Sept. 18.Founder's Day is an annual celebration held to commemorate Pepperdine's founding. This year, students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 18 to mark the occasion. "I'm confident because the hand of God who has brought us this far will not abandon us," … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day: Pepperdine Reflects on Its History
Pepperdine Mourns Loss of Senior Alec Kesheshian
Pepperdine University is mourning the loss of Seaver College senior Alec Kesheshian. Kesheshian was from Los Angeles and was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Advertising, according to a University press release. Kesheshian died Jan. 30, according to the press release. He was involved in a car crash on Jan. 25, when a driver ran a red light and collided with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mourns Loss of Senior Alec Kesheshian
Opinion: Appreciation Alleviates Graduation Anxiety
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.As exciting as the thought of walking across the stage in a week is, I was not prepared for the heightened mix of emotions also associated with the time leading up to it. However, in this period of waiting for … [Read more...] about Opinion: Appreciation Alleviates Graduation Anxiety
