Pepperdine Journalism Class Site – Telling Stories That Matter

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Graduates Fight the Theatre Major Stigma

Audition, audition, audition. After graduating from Pepperdine, Theatre Alumna (‘17), Caitlin O’Grady moved to Atlanta and was acting and modeling despite the starving artist stigma. “You’re told so often when you’re young, and especially in [...]
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In Class and at Home: Students with Professors for Neighbors

Up on the hills of Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus are neighborhoods reserved for faculty housing. However, when some professors go abroad, they rent their homes to students during the academic year. The students who live [...]
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Navigating Through Troubled Waters: How Double Majors Journey Through College

College is all about navigating uncharted waters. As soon as students choose to do a double major, strong currents and unpredictable storms await them. But after the storm, the sky is clear. The number of [...]
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Music majors make waves with their upcoming recitals

Astor Piazzolla’s “Nightclub 1960.” This Spanish instrumental piece currently fills most of Alima Ovali’s waking moments. The junior music major in violin performance is most anticipating performing this song in her upcoming junior recital Dec. [...]
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Students Navigate Their Expectations versus Pepperdine Reality

When applying for universities, junior economics major Leah Marquell was drawn to the strong academics at Pepperdine and the idea of moving across the country. But people at home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, were nervous [...]
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Pepperdine Students Critique Bon Appétit

As tuition has increased, student perceptions of the quality of Pepperdine’s Dining Services has decreased. From the quality of food to the cost of meal plans, many Pepperdine students are not satisfied with Pepperdine’s food [...]
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Strength and Support: Exploring the Role of Fitness in Student Life

“Just do it!” Several students used that phrase to encourage others to participate in Pepperdine’s group fitness classes. From yoga to Jiu-Jitsu, Pepperdine offers a variety of free group fitness classes designed to fit all [...]

Valerie Bonoan: “The voice and heart of an angel”

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Valerie Bonoan strives to live and look like Jesus in everything that she does. As co-director of Celebration Chapel, the sophomore integrated marketing communication major promotes community on campus by combining her love for God, […]

Lily Piekos works to bring a light to an otherwise dimly lit industry

March 17, 2018 Comments Off

Many view the entertainment industry as one that’s riddled with people who are solely focused on their own personal gain. Lily Piekos, a first-year integrated marketing and communication major at Pepperdine, is working to break […]

English Professor Lisa Smith promotes students’ spiritual well-being

March 17, 2018 Comments Off

Many students know Lisa Smith as an English professor, but her influence at Pepperdine goes far beyond the walls of the classroom. Smith is a visiting assistant professor of English, currently teaching courses in early […]

How Pepperdine students get around the city

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December 29, 2018 Comments Off

Pepperdine University is located 10 minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California and 45 minutes from the second most populated city in the United States. For students who don’t have [...]

Pepperdine clubs work to better their communities through activism and service

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December 21, 2021 Comments Off

Pepperdine’s Latino Student Alliance hosts monthly meetings to engage members in conversations about Hispanic heritage. Members have watched slideshows on relevant political events in Latin X countries like abortion legislation in Mexico. They have also [...]

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Students tout benefits of joining a club team

December 23, 2022 Comments Off

Lacing up his cleats and taking a deep breath, junior journalism major Ryan Bough prepares for the rugby game that lay ahead of him. The sound of laughter from his teammates, the smell of the [...]

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Binge-watching helps others find positive connections in a time of social isolation

June 30, 2021 Comments Off

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to Pepperdine students asking many questions: When are students going to be able to live on-campus again? What vaccine should I get? Did Carol Baskins actually kill her husband? With [...]

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No car, no problem: The effects of not having a car on relationships

May 9, 2023 Comments Off

Pepperdine University is located in the picturesque Malibu mountains facing the Pacific Ocean. Students who live on campus are permitted to register and park a car on campus. But with the isolated campus, students who [...]

Valerie Bonoan: “The voice and heart of an angel”

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