Art by Cara Tang Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. George Pepperdine founded Pepperdine University in 1937. The University was first located in Los Angeles. A few decades later, the school moved to its current location, Malibu. In 1968, three generous women … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine’s Malibu Location Negatively Impacts Students
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Good News: Rolling in California
As an international student who had never been to California before coming to Pepperdine, one thing became very clear to me during my first year: to live in Malibu, you need a car. Although I have come to realize California is an interesting place, with its cinematic history for the movie buffs, natural parks for the hiking enthusiasts and gnarly waves for the surfers, last … [Read more...] about Good News: Rolling in California
SGA Touts Lyft Partnership, Prepares for Spring Semester
Students drive along Seaver Drive, lined with parallel-parked cars. The SGA Lyft partnership helps those without cars get around Malibu. Photo by Ella Coates Pepperdine’s Student Government Association introduced a partnership with the rideshare app Lyft on Dec. 1. Another transportation-related resolution, establishing the Pepperdine Accessibility Service, passed the same … [Read more...] about SGA Touts Lyft Partnership, Prepares for Spring Semester
Navigate Malibu Without a Car
Photos by Alli Burnison Coming to Pepperdine without a car can seem like campus-arrest. Between the hills, the busy roads and the sheer distance even to the nearest restaurant, getting around and experiencing LA can seem impossible. For the first few months, Malibu is a calm paradise, but after a while everyone gets restless. Santa Monica and LA call to students' curiosities … [Read more...] about Navigate Malibu Without a Car
These Apps Changed My Life
Photo Courtesy of SpotifyIt's amazing the profound influence those tiny, glowing squares have on daily life — the organizational, educational and musical capabilities of IOS and Android apps in our lives. Through an interesting and happy coincidence, I encountered three such apps this month which have markedly improved my life and inspired me share the wealth. All are … [Read more...] about These Apps Changed My Life