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”

March 17, 2018 Comments Off

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 […]

Pepperdine international students face hurdles to work in U.S.

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December 29, 2018 Comments Off

Pepperdine senior Sahil Halai has already started his career in California working as an administration intern for Vibranalysis Inc., a premier consultant firm. The business major, however, faces a challenge domestic students don’t have to [...]

Pepperdine students and faculty debate traveling during the pandemic

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June 30, 2021 Comments Off

Traveling has become a controversial thing to do during the pandemic and Pepperdine students and faculty have clashing views. While some students have traveled for fun, others have traveled only for essential reasons, and many [...]

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Creative writing department sets students up for success

May 9, 2023 Comments Off

The creative writing department is home to students who wish to pursue their passion writing screenplays, novels, short stories or poetry. The department fosters the individuality of students and elevates their success within their respective [...]

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Students navigate the dietary craze

December 29, 2018 Comments Off

Keto. Paleo. Whole 30. Alkaline. Raw foods. Dukan. Atkins. Those are just a few of the diets that make up today’s dietary craze. A Pepp Post poll of 50 students found that 66 percent have [...]

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Pepperdine Transit Services Build Community through Transportation

December 12, 2021 Comments Off

A welcoming driver, a reliable bus and an ease of mobility for everyone. These are the hallmarks of Pepperdine’s Transit Service. The 10-member team of Pepperdine’s Transit Services Department works tirelessly to keep the community [...]

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

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