I was at my desk job sometime during spring 2025 when a job website sent me a notification. Through a private message, a recruiter encouraged me to apply for a job all the way in Maine — a place I would have never chosen to visit otherwise. I've never been afraid of moving. I was raised in seven separate homes in various states and countries. Restarting was a rhythm, not an … [Read more...] about Good News: We Meet For A Reason
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Opinion: Summer Shines Brighter in the ‘Bu
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. My past few summers have been filled with cross country moves and 9-to-5 internships. This year, for the first time in a while, I decided to settle. Because of my job, I got the chance to spend my whole summer in Malibu and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Summer Shines Brighter in the ‘Bu
‘Prettiest and slowest’: students describe Malibu summer
The lack of a hectic schedule during the summer months offers the Pepperdine community the perfect opportunity to grow closer together and get to know one another.Junior Emilia Schirrmeister stayed at Pepperdine for the May summer session to take Religion 200 and History 204 — two GEs.“After a week, I had figured out the majority of people who stayed for the … [Read more...] about ‘Prettiest and slowest’: students describe Malibu summer
Students Reconnect in Hometowns Over Summer
Summer vacation: a time of relaxation, no studying and being back home with loved ones. However, peers leave their friends behind for four months as students travel home for summer. To ease the pain of being apart from these friends, students visited their peers' hometowns and got a glimpse of their lives outside of Malibu.Sophomore Adrianne Mercado experienced two new … [Read more...] about Students Reconnect in Hometowns Over Summer
Opinion: Fall Semester Is Better Than Spring Semester at Pepperdine
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Picture this, it's a hot August day in Malibu. Students are rushing to move into their dorms and are anxiously waiting to see their friends. Once move-in day is over, the following weekend is full of days lying on the beach and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fall Semester Is Better Than Spring Semester at Pepperdine