Far before stepping on Pepperdine soil for the first time, first lady Joline Gash spent her days in the then 400-person town of Penngrove in Northern California. "I lived in the country, where we didn't have sidewalks but we had a lot of animals," Joline said. Early Life Born Joline Oliver, she grew up as the youngest of seven children in a blended family. She was … [Read more...] about Country to Coast: Joline Gash Reflects on Journey to Pepperdine
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Smayana Kurapati Creates Community at Pepperdine
Senior Smayana Kurapati has spent her time at Pepperdine curating community. Ahead of graduation, Kurapati is reflecting on the past four years of her involvement on campus as part of the Student Wellness Advisory Board, Women in STEM and Gamma Phi Beta. After starting her first year on Zoom, she said she was determined to have a real college experience. “I love just … [Read more...] about Smayana Kurapati Creates Community at Pepperdine
SGA Brings Back Committees and Welcomes Two New Additions
The Student Government Association brought back committees and implemented two new committees this year to give students a voice on campus for dining and spiritual life. There were five committees: spiritual life, dining services, diversity, equity and inclusion, health and wellness and sustainability. These committees met every Wednesday at 11 a.m., and ran for four … [Read more...] about SGA Brings Back Committees and Welcomes Two New Additions
Students Prevented A Flu Spook This Spooky Season
Flu shots are a popular commodity among Pepperdine students this time of year. Especially when Halloween-themed Charlie Brown crewnecks are on the line, senior Olivia Noell Baker said.Nothing could stand in the way of students' excitement over free ramen, massages and spooky Charlie Brown crewnecks. Not even the line that snaked from the entrance of the Student Health Center … [Read more...] about Students Prevented A Flu Spook This Spooky Season
Student Wellness Advisory Board Builds Community Through Tabling
"Tomorrow needs you." "You are not alone." "You are seen." "You are loved." Colorful index cards with these affirmations laid on a table at the Student Wellness Advisory Board's first tabling event of the year Sept. 13. SWAB members and students wrote the affirmations for passersby to give to their friends and peers or take one for themselves. The … [Read more...] about Student Wellness Advisory Board Builds Community Through Tabling
