Photos by Terra Atwood Pepperdine students, faculty, and families arrived early Saturday morning, September 10th for the 28th annual Step Forward Day. The Pepperdine Community participated in one of its oldest service events, giving back to the people in the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Malibu area. “Giving back to the community really does make you […]
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‘Rising Tide’ Documentary Follows the Daily Lives of Pepperdine Freshmen
For any future college student, first impressions are important. The “Rising Tide” documentary series chronicles the first year of five new Pepperdine freshmen. The documentary series is the brainchild of Ben Holcomb, a Pepperdine graduate (and former Graphic staff member) and the university’s current marketing and social media manager. The next episode is due to […]
PVC Programs Invest in Local Youth
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Volunteer Center George Pepperdine imagined an immense body of alumni “who would feel the moral imperative to serve others sacrificially,” according to Pepperdine’s website. Even in the Caf, “Freely ye received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8) is found on the wall where students pass by with their plates of food. Service plays […]
Pepp Students Take Another Step Forward
Alarms rang before 7 a.m. Saturday morning as students prepared to participate in Pepperdine’s annual Step Forward Day. Volunteers flooded the Smothers Theatre parking lot, where they checked in with their respective groups for a day of volunteering across LA and Ventura Counties. This year, 1,350 volunteers signed up, forming 85 groups that went to […]
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Pepperdine Makes Princeton Review’s Top 10 List for Community Service
Photo by Anaka Osborne Pepperdine is known for its small class sizes, breathtaking ocean views and challenging academics. Adding onto these, the university is being recognized for a student body focused on giving back. The Princeton Review recently released their list of colleges having the most students engaged in community service and placed Pepperdine at […]
PVC Director Shares on the Value of Service
Photo by Julia Naman Many are aware that the Pepperdine Volunteer Center exists, but we often let it escape our attention. The PVC is a mainly student-led organization on campus that allows many to find service opportunities throughout the community. In support of its students is the PVC staff who help volunteers find their niche. […]
9/11: Let Freedom Wave
Photo by Veronica Johnson The promise of hope and honor remain standing tall and strong in the 2,977 flags representing the lives lost on 9/11 as they flutter through the Malibu ocean breeze on Alumni Park. At Saturday’s Step Forward Day students volunteered in places such food banks, schools and parks. After serving, volunteers were […]
Step Forward Day: Community Begins Year of Service
Photos by Allison Hubbard More than 1,000 students woke up early to serve in the 26th annual Step Forward Day last Saturday. Student groups, dorms, sororities, fraternities and more volunteered with numerous organizations in the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties as part of Pepperdine’s charitable event. “Single days like this accomplish a lot of tasks,” […]
PCH Reopened After Power Pole Cracks
Photo by Whitney Irick PCH was closed in both directions between John Tyler Drive and Latigo Canyon on Saturday, Sept. 6, due to downed power lines, according to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s station. Westbound traffic was turned around at John Tyler Drive and eastbound traffic was given the same order at Latigo Canyon Road, City News […]
