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Step Forward Day

Pepp Students Take Another Step Forward

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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 serve 67 … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Take Another Step Forward

Pepperdine Makes Princeton Review’s Top 10 List for Community Service

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Photo by Anaka OsbornePepperdine 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 No. 10. The rest of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Makes Princeton Review’s Top 10 List for Community Service

PVC Director Shares on the Value of Service

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Photo by Julia NamanMany 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. Director of the PVC Peter Thompson said he … [Read more...] about PVC Director Shares on the Value of Service

9/11: Let Freedom Wave

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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 invited to help put up the … [Read more...] about 9/11: Let Freedom Wave