Art by HeeJoo RohAs a car-less student at Pepperdine, it can feel like I am stuck on campus. If you are facing a similar situation, don’t give up hope yet — I've found there are many benefits to living on campus without owning a vehicle.As I navigate my first semester at Pepperdine, I’ve found countless opportunities to build relationships, tap into on-campus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
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Student-led Ministries Readjust Under Hub Policy Changes
Members of the Catholic Student Association participate in mass at Our Lady of Malibu in 2017. CSA has existed since the mid-90s and the group continues to attend Our Lady of Malibu frequently. Photo courtesy of Thomas Vandergon Clarification: The article has been updated to clarify policy surrounding campus visitors and how that relates to clergy. The creation of the … [Read more...] about Student-led Ministries Readjust Under Hub Policy Changes
Students Consider the Future of Convocation
Stauffer Chapel sits empty on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus in April 2021. The chapel used to be occupied with students every week for Convocation but is currently not able to host students due to the pandemic. Photo by Abby Wilt It's been over a year since COVID-19 forced Pepperdine to suspend Convocation, and the usual spiritual life requirement now has an uncertain future. … [Read more...] about Students Consider the Future of Convocation
Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester
Art by Ally ArmstrongAs students, faculty and staff usher in another semester of exclusively virtual events, community members continue to have their faiths impacted by Zoom fatigue and a lack of in-person connection.The online fall semester led to lower engagement in student-led ministry and difficulty connecting to others for many students, said Rachel Collins, assistant … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Seeks Spiritual Connection During Virtual Semester
Fresh Faces: Actor Brings Acting and Business Interests to Malibu
First-year Zach Tapp poses for a headshot in Las Vegas in August 2019. Tapp acted in various commercials, TV shows and movies and said his favorite part about acting is the complimentary food. Photos courtesy of Zach TappAs a child growing up, first-year Zach Tapp said he loved the arts and acting. Tapp said he was in commercials for Walmart and Macy's and acted for television … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Actor Brings Acting and Business Interests to Malibu