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11/10/2025

For over 33 years, the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art has showcased modern and contemporary art by internationally recognized artists, according to Pepperdine's website. Now, it's at the center of a censorship controversy.⁠
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After nearly a month of display, the Weisman Museum's latest exhibition, which featured works from over 20 professional artists from across the globe, faced sudden censorship by Pepperdine administrators. After artists began requesting the removal of their art in protest, the exhibition was thrown into jeopardy and ultimately shut down by the University.⁠
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“This is just a mirror and microcosm of what’s happening nationally with the shutting down of really meaningful engagement between people that might not see eye to eye,” said artist Elana Mann, whose artwork was censored by University administrators.⁠

When University administrators partially censored two artists' contributions to an on-campus museum exhibition, the artists requested their pieces be completely removed. Then, the rest of the exhibition unraveled.

09/10/2025

Pepperdine hosted a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 4 in Firestone Fieldhouse. The event, the first of its kind since 2018, highlighted eight honorees for the class of 2025.⁠
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The former student-athletes whi were honored include Lynn Williams Biyendolo (‘15) from Women’s Soccer, Stacy Davis (‘16) from Men’s Basketball, Mike Gates (‘79) from Baseball, Kim Hill (‘12) from Women’s Volleyball and Chip McCaw (‘95) from Men’s Volleyball.⁠
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There were also three Special Achievement Awards given out, which are historically given to those who have made “exceptional contributions or provided extraordinary service to the athletic program at Pepperdine University,” according to Pepperdine Athletics. Nick Rodionoff was posthumously honored, along with the 2012 Sand Volleyball team and alumni supporters Ted (‘59, MBA ‘75) and Carolyn (‘57) Porter.⁠

Pepperdine Athletics hosted a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 4 in Firestone Fieldhouse. The event highlighted the eight inductees for the class of 2025.

09/10/2025

When Great Books professor Jessica Hooten Wilson steps into a classroom, she doesn’t begin with a pop quiz or an assignment.⁠
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She starts with a prayer — but not just any prayer. With the desks arranged in a tight circle, she invites students into a moment of silence — to meditate if not religious, but to bow their heads and listen if they are. She then reads in a slow and reverent tone a written prayer that relates to one of the ancient authors being studied in the Great Books classroom at that time.⁠
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“I need the prayer so that I can trust, whether it’s a bad class or good class, that it’s in His hands,” Hooten Wilson said.⁠

Scholar, author and Pepperdine alumna Jessica Hooten Wilson makes an impact through the university’s Great Books Program. Her enthusiasm for teaching inspires students to think deeply through classical texts.

09/10/2025

The defense for Fraser Michael Bohm filed a motion to subpoena Pepperdine, along with Caltrans and witness Victor Calandra, at the pre-trial hearing at the Van Nuys Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 8. These witnesses are to appear in court at the next pre-trial hearing, scheduled for Nov. 10.⁠
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Bohm is charged with four counts of murder and four counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in connection with the Oct. 17, 2023 crash that killed four Pepperdine seniors: Asha Weir, Deslyn Williams, Niamh Rolston and Peyton Stewart.⁠
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Calandra was previously in court at the preliminary hearing that took place April 28-30, and testified to driving alongside Bohm the night of the crash, according to previous Graphic reporting. Calandra was supposed to appear in court at the Oct. 8 hearing, but was not in attendance.⁠

The Defense for Fraser Michael Bohm filed a motion to subpoena Pepperdine, Caltrans and witness Victor Calandra at the pre-trial hearing at the Van Nuys Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Pepperdine and Caltrans will send a representative to the next hearing.

08/10/2025

There are few sights that compare to a vivid sunset over the Pacific Ocean.⁠
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For many, a sunset is a medium to reconnect with nature and find peace in a busy world. Lucky for Pepperdine students, they don’t have to go far to experience a breathtaking one.⁠
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“I feel so grateful watching the sunset,” junior Adrielle Lanae Zindler said. “It’s so stunning. I didn’t get to grow up watching sunsets like these. It just feels like a confirmation of where I’m heading.”⁠

Pepperdine students love to watch the sunset. From beachside bluffs to secluded hilltops, these are the best locations for sunset chasing in Malibu.

08/10/2025

OPINION: In Week 4, Thursday Night Football brought us the “Battle of the Birds” between NFC West foes, the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks pulled out the win thanks to a game-winning field goal from Jason Myers.⁠
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On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings squared off in Dublin, Ireland at 6:30 a.m. PST. Early fireworks from DK Metcalf gave the Steelers the lead, and they never looked back — moving to 3-1 and first in the NFC North, in a week where the Browns, Ravens and Bengals all lost.⁠
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In the AFC South, the Indianapolis Colts dropped a heartbreaker in the final minute to the Los Angeles Rams. Rams WR Tutu Atwell caught his first pass of the season — an 88-yard touchdown — to take down Indiana Jones and the Colts. Despite the loss, the Colts remain in first place in the division, while the Rams now sit in a three-way tie atop the NFC West.⁠

With Week 4 behind us, this is the time when contenders start separating themselves from pretenders — and when Dallas Cowboys fans begin to realize it’s not their year. Moving on to Week 5, the slate is filled with even more exciting games.

08/10/2025

From genres like SoCal emo to swag bop, KWVS Live featured five local artists and bands, introducing Pepperdine students to a more underground music scene.

Pepperdine’s radio show, KWVS, hosted their live concert — KWVS Live — in the Amphitheatre on Sept. 18 in collaboration with Creative Connection and the Art Club.

The concert included a lineup of performances from Goosechase, Blame My Youth, Jay Wavez, Bluedive and solo artist Drelli, who said he describes his sound as “swag bop.”

From genres like SoCal emo to swag bop, KWVS Live featured five local artists and bands, introducing Pepperdine students to a more underground music scene.

07/10/2025

Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, a four-spot drop. The U.S. News and World Report ranking methodology remained essentially unchanged this year.

Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, dropping four spots since last year's edition. The national university rankings were released Sept. 23.

The U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings are a data-driven assessment of academic quality and graduate success that has guided millions of students and families in their college search, according to the U.S. News. When a university moves up or down two or three spots, that is insignificant, said Lee Kats, dean of Seaver College.

Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, a four-spot drop. The U.S. News and World Report ranking methodology remained essentially unchanged this year.

07/10/2025

This year, the U.S. Junior National Men's Water Polo team earned silver at the Men’s U20 Championships, thanks in part to Pepperdine’s Jon Carcarey. Now, he reflects on the journey that brought him to the international stage.

Jon Carcarey’s journey to playing Division I water polo and securing a place on the Junior National Team is far from normal, especially for someone who once feared the water.

Carcarey is a junior here at Pepperdine University and one of the Men's Water Polo team captains. Carcarey's water polo journey began at age 13, when he said his parents encouraged him to pick up a sport. Though it wasn’t his first choice, Carcarey reluctantly joined a water polo camp, despite a deep fear of the pool itself.

This year, the U.S. Junior National Men's Water Polo team earned silver at the Men’s U20 Championships, thanks in part to Pepperdine’s Jon Carcarey. Now, he reflects on the journey that brought him to the international stage.

07/10/2025

HOT SHOTS: The teams that take home the World Series aren’t always the best, but the ones that get hot at the right time and play the best defense do. The San Diego Padres are riding a four game win streak and are top three in nearly every pitching category. This team is going to do it, going through the Cubs, Brewers, Dodgers and Yankees to do so.⁠

With the 2025 MLB season over, we turn to October, the month when “legends are made." Although playoff races have been settled, award races in the AL and NL are still up in the air — here are my predictions for the end of the season.

06/10/2025

Dominance in the water isn’t new for Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team – it’s becoming program tradition.⁠
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After securing their third conference title in the past four years with the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) championship, the Waves want to continue building the legacy down at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool.⁠
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“We're just very fortunate, and we are very grateful that we're able to keep doing this and do it at such a high level,” Head Coach Ellie Monobe said. “It’s going to be a showstopper year, I can already feel it.”⁠

Pepperdine Women's Swim and Dive team had a successful season last year, claiming the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation conference title. With a senior-heavy squad this year, the Waves will look to build on this success.

06/10/2025

Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo traveled to the No. 2 University of California, Berkeley and No. 4 Stanford University for two matches Sept. 27-28 in Northern California.⁠
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The Waves fell to the Golden Bears 14-12 in the first match and 19-14 to the Cardinal in the second match, dropping their record to 8-6 on the year.⁠
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Pepperdine entered the weekend ranked No. 11, according to the Collegiate Water Polo Association.⁠

Pepperdine Men's Water Polo traveled to the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University Sept. 27-28 for a two-game slate. The Waves fell in both matches 14-12 and 19-14, bringing their record on the season to 8-6.

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