Photo by Megan Williams Communication Professor Anastasia Triviza experienced culture shock when she first moved to Los Angeles. Having grown up in Greece, she later studied in New York City for her master’s degree. Once in LA, she soon realized she needed a car to get from one place to another. “I thought I could take the bus to go to work in Redondo Beach from Newport … [Read more...] about Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA
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Zooming Through Campus: Students Look for Better Modes of Transportation
Sophomore Gabriel Claypool stands with his bike on campus. Claypool uses his bike to combat Pepperdine's hills and make travel easier between his dorm and class. Photo by Ella CoatesIf you see a blazing blue bike around campus, it most likely belongs to Gabriel Claypool. The sophomore rides it around campus, zooming from his dorm at Towers to his classes. "I use it constantly," … [Read more...] about Zooming Through Campus: Students Look for Better Modes of Transportation
Opinion: DPS, Let Pepp Students Ride
Pepperdine University, otherwise called Stepperdine, is known for its incredible-looking campus and even more incredible amount of sharp pathways. Students expect a workout on a daily basis when they are simply walking to classes, and sometimes they are late.To become more timely and less tired, students should be able and encouraged to use electronic or wheeled transportation … [Read more...] about Opinion: DPS, Let Pepp Students Ride
Wheels on the Bus: Pepperdine Shuttle Drivers Share their Story
A Pepp student rushes to board the shuttle titled "Wave 5." Students have utilized the shuttle system during school the week for many reasons: to get to class, back to their dorm, or to avoid taking the stairs.Photos by Mercer Green Hopping on and off the Pepperdine shuttles is something a student will most likely find themselves doing at some point, whether late for a class or … [Read more...] about Wheels on the Bus: Pepperdine Shuttle Drivers Share their Story
Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time
The Firestone Fieldhouse stairs appear daunting from the bottom leading to Lower Dorm Road. The stairs might be scary to look at, but they are even more taxing to walk up. Photo by Abby Wilt The sight of a mountain of stairs. The sensation of burning legs. The sound of huffing and puffing. If you’ve ever walked for more than one minute on Pepperdine’s hilly campus, … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time