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Hub 2.0: Pepperdine Sees Changes in the Hub for Spiritual Life

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After one year of the Hub for Spiritual Life, the Pepperdine communtiy is seeing changes to the leadership of the Hub. The three previous chaplains, including Sara Barton, have moved out of the Hub and into other departments, and the Hub is now led by vice president and chief of staff Danny DeWalt.

Students Convene Weekly at the Well

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The Well meets every week in the amphitheater Thursdays at 8 p.m. The goal of the Well is to foster a sense of community among the Pepperdine students, regardless of religious affiliation.

Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester

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Students and staff breakdown how they stay connected to their faiths as Pepperdine begins a second remote semester. With in-person resources like Spiritual Life Advisors and convocation absent, students seek community and spiritual growth through virtual student-led ministries and interpersonal connection.

Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience

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Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Sharon Stevens, a first-year who planned to pursue professional ballet but now attends Pepperdine as a Sociology major with future plans to work in the CIA.

What’s Up with Word Up

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The student-run ministry Word Up is finding its foundation and setting its goals for this semester and next. As its leaders create these goals, they are adjusting to the online format and continuing to provide students with a space for worship.

Taylor Begert Connects his Love of God with Music

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Photo courtesy of Taylor Begert Taylor Begert, worship director of The Well, originally moved to Los Angeles to pursue singing and songwriting. Over time, he said his faith began to compliment his love for music. “I love the Lord and I love music, and getting to participate in the interaction of that in a communal […]

Spring Admit Survival Guide

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Starting college is a difficult and exciting transition, especially if you’re a spring admit. The flowers are blooming, classes are starting, friend groups have formed and you feel … well, lost. No need to fear, here are the top five tips on how to survive being a spring admit at […]