Students Feel The Effects of Commuting
By Shane Stephens Commuting is a fact of life — especially in Los Angeles. Commuting can be a stressful task, whether it has to do with the conditions of the road, fear of reckless drivers […]
Malibu
Sports
Pepperdine’s professional athletes adjust to college life
More than 300 student-athletes compete for Pepperdine University’s 17 Division I sports teams, according to a 2023 Media Factual study. But there’s also a handful of professional athletes pursuing a degree on the Malibu campus. […]
Sports
Not all Pepperdine athletes ride the same wave when it comes to scholarships
Many Pepperdine students have the false belief that student-athletes are here on full-ride scholarships. The truth is, most athletes are either playing their sport on a partial scholarship or receive nothing at all. Even teams […]
International Programs
Students discuss the dangers of studying abroad
In the city of Nice, France, junior biology major Madison Bunker and three other female friends decided to rent an apartment for a getaway weekend. However, their excitement dialed down when their host, supposedly a […]
Campus Life
Students discuss off-campus discounts
Student discounts cut costs. Living in Malibu comes with added expenses — a reality many students grapple with. To help off-set prices, the university and organizations like the Student Government Association work with area businesses […]
Diversity
Pepperdine works to retain international students
Pepperdine University administrators are working to recruit and retain international students after COVID-19 and U.S. immigration rules impacted numbers nationwide. The international student body at Pepperdine rose from a low of 11% in Fall 2015 […]
Campus Life
Pepperdine students balance their studies and careers
Lauren Rocco, junior business administration major and track team runner, spent her summer interning with Prospect Select baseball. Prospect Select Baseball is a sports organization that holds showcases and tournaments for amateur baseball players. She […]
Campus Life
Is modest hottest? Not at Pepperdine
Here at Pepperdine University there is no dress code. This allows students the freedom of expression through their dress. Many policies at Pepperdine are on the stricter side with this being a Christian university, however […]
Campus Life
East Coast Pepperdine students explain their West Coast shock
International students at Pepperdine are not the only ones who experience culture shock in the Malibu environment. East Coast individuals find themselves astonished upon arrival to their California dream. Four students from the East Coast […]
Campus Life
Pepperdine students find it difficult to go to Los Angeles for the entertainment they love
The day before going to a Whiskey Meyers concert at The Novo in downtown Los Angeles, junior advertising major Luke Pemberton checked his route to the concert. Apple Maps indicated the venue was 40 minutes […]