Bluedive's Aiden Dixon performs their unreleased song, "Gallows Gal" on Sept. 18 in the Amphitheatre. Dixon said it was his favorite song to perform. Photos by Mellissa Huston Pepperdine’s radio show, KWVS, hosted their live concert — KWVS Live — in the Amphitheatre on Sept. 18 in collaboration with Creative Connection and the Art Club. The concert included a lineup of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Gets a Taste of LA’s Underground Music Scene at KWVS Live
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Dance in Flight Explores the Past in ‘Archive’
Dance in Flight (DIF) opened their 2025 production March 20 in Smothers Theatre. This year's theme, 'Archive,' presented dances that dove into past memories, moments, thoughts and feelings.The show, directed by alumna Kate Dalforno, senior Gianna Vallone and senior Maddie Enos and produced by alumna Katie Price, contained 16 dances with 34 company members, five committee … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Explores the Past in ‘Archive’
Waves Weekend Brings Families Together From Near and Far
Students and family members fill Firestone Fieldhouse parking lot Oct. 14, for Madness Village. Attendees enjoyed games, food, the swings, a Ferris wheel and more. Photo by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine’s annual Waves Weekend on Oct. 14-16, brought students and their families together in Malibu for a weekend filled with fun, including Madness Village, Blue and Orange Madness, … [Read more...] about Waves Weekend Brings Families Together From Near and Far
Opinion: Why Year 2 Welcome Wasn’t Worth It
Art by Samantha MillerThe Pepperdine Year 2 Welcome was meant to be a fun social experience for both sophomores and transfer students, but the University overcharging for a New Student Orientation experience wasn’t worth it.With a price tag of $1,500, participants attending this six-day program beginning Aug. 20, experienced opportunities to develop friendships and become … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Year 2 Welcome Wasn’t Worth It
With the Right Resources, Pepperdine Students will RISE with Resilience
Art by Leah Bae One in five students claimed their mental health has “significantly worsened” during COVID-19, and over 80% of college students claimed COVID-19 has “negatively impacted” their mental health, according to an Active Minds survey in April. In spring 2019, before the COVID-19 Pandemic, Pepperdine’s Student Health Survey reported that over 65% of students had … [Read more...] about With the Right Resources, Pepperdine Students will RISE with Resilience