Campus Life
Sorority women are not who you think they are
For some girls, bid day is the best day of their life. For others, it is the worst. But for those who run to their new home, it is the beginning of a brand new […]
Diversity
Diversity
Pepperdine’s Latinx students reflect on how COVID impacted their community
Many Pepperdine students have grappled with the unexpected changes COVID-19 had on their families and communities. But for the Hispanic community, the impact of COVID-19 has been quantifiably higher, as Latinos died at higher rates […]
Campus Life
Greek affiliated members address the deep-seated presence of racism among fraternities and sororities
When most people choose to become affiliated with a fraternity or sorority, they hope to look back on it as one of the best parts of college. However, as 35 anonymously reported stories go to […]
Diversity
Black Students seek support after enduring countless systemic tragedies
Pepperdine junior Launnie Phillips experiences waves of fear daily. She fears for Black family members and friends amid police shootings and protests. She worries about the impact of COVID-19 on family income. And she wonders […]
Diversity
Black students face white privilege denials on Pepperdine campus
After the Black Lives Matter protests sparked in June, the @BlackatPepperdine Instagram page brought several instances of racial injustice on the Pepperdine campus out of the shadows. Many posts spoke to the privilege white students […]
Campus Life
International students surprised by how Christian campus is
When Bea Midesya, an international student ambassador and junior media production major from Indonesia, first visited Pepperdine University, she was shocked to learn that in order to graduate, she needed to complete three Christian religion […]
Profiles
Culture contributes to community
Culture is a powerful force shaping one’s sense of self. Alexis Hixson, junior interpersonal communication major, is not an international student but feels like she might as well be. At age 8, Hixson’s parents accepted […]
Campus Life
International students speak out about food homesickness
Nicky Ma, a junior philosophy major from Hong Kong, said he greatly misses food from home. Ma eats outside of campus at least three times a week because the Chinese food he finds in the […]
Immigration
Malibu Locals Support Immigrant Entrepreneurs
When Lily Castro, the 49-year-old Salvadoran behind Lily’s Malibu, came to the U.S. 30 years ago, she said her life was one big fill-in-the-blank. There was one thing, however, that she knew with certainty. “I […]
Faith
Pepperdine students and faculty consider Christian privilege at Pepperdine
Acappella music and Bible studies are second nature for junior Jax Burgess. The junior integrated marketing communication major said he always feels comfortable on campus due to his Church of Christ background. But he realizes […]