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University officials continue to monitor mountain lion activity on campus after three separate sightings were confirmed last week at the Facilities Service Pad, in a tree near Tiner Court and between Hayes and Peppers Halls, where a mountain lion attacked and killed a deer between the two freshman dorms.

These incidents are the latest in a string of sightings that date back to December 2016. Since then, there have been 94 mountain lion sightings — 34 of which have been confirmed by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), accord-

ing to an email statement from the office of Vice President of Administration Phil Phillips.

“It seems unnatural,” Phillips said. “Pepperdine has been here for over 40 years, but we’ve never had the kind of mountain lion sightings that we have had recently.”

Administrators meet and work closely with the local sheriff ’s department, the National Parks Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to monitor sightings, Phillips said.

“Every time we have a sighting we alert those agencies,” Phillips said. “We have had large group meetings with them. I have written them to formally ask, ‘I want you to come evaluate whether these mountain lions pose a dangerous threat to students.’

Phillips said he and other university officials asked these agencies about potentially trapping the mountain lions and relocating them away from campus. The

agencies denied these requests because of concerns about the mountain lions’ ability to adapt to a new setting and the possibility that relocation will actually bring more mountain lion activity to campus, Phillips said.

“They’re concerned it makes it hard on the lion because when it goes to a different place, it might not be able to find water and can die that way,” Phillips said. “But even for us, they say if we remove a male lion especially, it creates an area for other males to come and battle for the territory and could bring in more that way.”

The university is working to discourage large deer populations on campus as a way to avert mountain lions from hunting around the university.

Landscaping and maintenance teams are making sure they are not planting vegetation that deer like to eat in student-populated areas.

“We’ve also installed deer deterrent systems in flower beds

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FRESHMAN CLASS SIZE EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS Photo by Sherry Yang Emil ie Schutt STaf f writ e r The incoming freshman class is larger than expected, with a prediction of approximately 850 to 900 students joining the student body Monday at the start of classes. In 2013, Pepperdine planned to increase the Seaver College student population to 3,664 total undergraduate students to expand existing programs and to elevate academic quality.

The Growing Seaver College report written in 2013 shows that the university has under-estimated the number of incoming students in the past few years, and is now ahead of schedule for the planned expansion. The university set this plan in motion to help create more revenue for university programs that will affect the entire student body and staff. Seaver College will only continue to increase its student population if it enhances the undergraduate academic experience and the enrichment of the Christian mission of the university.

“This is a plan to increase enrollment

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gradually over time to invest directly in that year,” said Dean of Seaver College Michael Feltner. “The whole purpose and intent of the program is to continue to grow and enhance the student academic experience at Seaver College.”

However, students have expressed concerns that larger incoming classes will affect housing and certain programs.

“I’d say that it is good that we are looking to increase class size, but also there are some negatives that come along with it,” senior and freshman housing SLA Paige Henson said. “Especially when it comes to freshman residence life. With more students comes a need for more resources in freshman dorms.”

Senior Matilda Donovan said she is mainly concerned with how larger class sizes will affect parking.

“I hope all the freshman don’t have cars, otherwise, we’re all going to be parking on PCH,” Donovan said.

Feltner said this was the perfect timing for the Seaside Residence Hall because the university hopes for this expansion plan

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to include an increase in the percentage of students living on-campus from 60 percent to 75 percent by 2031. Seaside should help alleviate much of the stress that larger classes cause, said Feltner.

“The negative effects are minimal other than the fact that we have to do a little work in the summer to make sure we have sufficient enough classes, like freshman seminars and English 101,” Feltner said.

The Growing Seaver plan allows the university some leeway for larger class sizes by allotting 17 years for the expansion.

In order to combat stress on the university caused by extra students from previous years, the fall 2018 incoming class admitted 665 fewer students than fall 2017, giving this class a record low admittance rate.

However, this incoming class is still larger than expected.

“When we have years like this year where we exceed our target, we adjust what will happen in the future. The longterm goal is stuck at 3,664,” Feltner said.

J ud i th - da ly b r i s te r - k n a b e ne ws assi stant Pepperdine’s presidential search committee is hard at work finding a candidate who will lead the university as its eighth president. A team from the Board of Regents and administration will be carefully reviewing applications in the months to come.

“The university is ready for its eighth president, and so am I,” said President Andrew K. Benton as he welcomed back faculty at their annual retreat.

The committee is searching for an individual who is focused on Pepperdine’s Christian mission and academic reputation, Vice President and Chief of Staff Marnie Mitze, who serves as the senior staff liaison to the search committee, wrote in an email to the Graphic. “[We’re searching for] a president with an unwavering commitment to our Christian mission as well as academic excellence [and] a heart for our students,” Mitze wrote. “I look forward to welcoming our next president and their vision for the future.”

The search committee has enlisted the help of search firm Korn Ferry in the selection process, according to a press release issued Aug. 1, by Pepperdine Chair Dale Brown and Vice Chair Harold Smethills.

Applications are being accepted until Oct. 12 and finalists for the position will be announced by the selection committee in early January, before the committee conducts interviews. In March, they will announce their final decision and in July of 2019, the new president will effectively take office, according to the ChronicleVitae (a job search network) page describing the position.

“The next President must chart a course that allows Pepperdine to continue a role of rising national academic leadership while serving the Churches of Christ as both an anchor and a guide,” according to the ChronicleVitae page.

Included in the listed criteria is a history of financial responsibility and the ability to make difficult decisions.

All inquiries can be directed to pepperdinepresident@kornferry.com.

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Help Kids Use Social Media

Channa steinmetz s oc i a l m e di a m a n age r As more and more adolescents are becoming active on social media, they should be taught how to responsibly navigate through the complex, online world.

Bo Burnham’s new film, “Eighth Grade,” provoked my friends and me to think back to the glory days of middle school.

We quickly realized our experiences were vastly different than Kayla Day, the film’s young heroine.

Why? Any scene with an eighth grader depicted phone-consumed zombies — their head down, an unbreakable gaze from a screen and an inability to hold a conversation.

Although frustrating to watch, I knew this film was an honest portrayal of how many adolescents experience middle school in this current culture. Day’s morning started with her getting ready only to lay back in bed to take a #WokeUpLikeThis Snapchat. Her nights ended with blank staring into a screen, and in the middle, more online content consumption.

At least for myself, middle school was already an awkward, developing stage filled with pressure to fit in with peers. It is difficult to imagine adding a virtual world where one also wants to be seen as “cool” and relatable. There are several studies finding excessive social media use may correlate with negative self-esteem.

It would be impractical to say all children should be banned from these media. We live in a social world where technology is upgrading and expanding.

As one who works managing multiple social media accounts, I recognize it is a powerful outlet. With this power, one should be taught how to use it responsibly.

Telling an adolescent they cannot do something, such as own a Twitter account, will only make them want to do it more. Rather than using “no” language, adolescents should be taught the benefits, harms and responsibilities that come with entering the online world.

It is a complex subject to cover because of the web’s intricate nature.

It cannot be done in one short lesson or conversation. Parents and teachers should have ongoing faceto-face conversations on how frequently one logs in, what content is being consumed and how selective media is affecting their child or student.

Teach adolescents that what they voice on social media truly matters.

Teach them the balance of living off and online.

Teach them that in the end, actions speak louder than likes.

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THE DPS REPORTS Check out pepperdine.edu/publicsafety for the DPS Reports every week

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Crimes: Larceny/Theft Grant Theft Auto Location: Ralphs-Straus Tennis Pavilion 07/31/18 6:13 p.m.

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Darnell, DeBell, Knott, Miller and Eaton take home the win o mar mu rp hy s eni or re p orte r The tradition of Frosh Follies continued Saturday night as freshman houses participated in chants and skits centered around Pepperdine themes. Darnell, DeBell, Miller, Eaton and Knott won the overall event. J. Pen, E. Pen, Phillips and Crocker won the chant.

The skits were full of puns, spoofs of popular songs and references to the mission and values of Pepperdine. The winning group performed a skit about the story of the Rock on campus and incorporated music from “Moana,” Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing,” and Pitch Perfect’s “Cup Song.”

Junior DeBell SLA Jenna Gaertner said she loved watching community build during rehearsals.

“It was really cool to see how excited they’d be for different ideas and how they would share their own ideas

to make the performance even better,” Gaertner said.

Freshman Areeya Kunawaradisai said her group’s performance left her breathless.

“It was our best performance overall,” Kunawaradisai said. “It was so hyped.”

A panel of faculty judged the students, scoring their performance and originality.

Resident Director Phil DuVentre, one of the judges on the panel, said the students’ creativity in the skits made them unique.

“It’s amazing each time [to see] the creativity, pop culture references and current events that tie into a Pepperdine story,” DuVentre said. “Each group had great energy and the diversity of this class is visible. It’s an exciting time for all of us.”

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While other students worried about what to pack for studying abroad, one student at Pepperdine University, who wished to remain anonymous, had another concern.

Doctors diagnosed the student with orthorexia a few weeks before she left to study abroad.

“So many things that we think are good for us, like overexercising and calorie counting, are so triggering and can lead to eating disorders without us even realizing,” the student said. “It’s almost like some of those things are encouraged.”

Orthorexia is not formally recognized as an eating disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual but it’s a form of anorexia that involves an obsession with healthy eating and healthy lifestyle.

“Without formal diagnostic criteria, it’s difficult to get an estimate on precisely how many people have orthorexia, and whether it’s a standalone eating disorder, a type of existing eating disorders like anorexia, or a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder,” according to the National Eating Disorders Association.

The student was a gymnast for most of her life and switched to competitive running when she was 14-years-old.

“I was always extremely active,” the student said. “I was raised to eat healthy, so that’s always been in my mentality.”

Her eating disorder began after her senior year of high school. She said her body developed a lot later than her peers so her body went through a lot of changes by time she graduated.

“I stepped onto the scale and I never saw myself that heavy before,” she said. “I never needed to lose weight but I think it was the number more than anything that triggered [the eating disorder.]”

The summer before she attended Pepperdine, the student said she downloaded the MyFit-

nessPal app. The smartphone app tracks users’ diet and exercise to determine caloric intake and lets users keep track of what they’re eating.

“That’s when the calorie counting started,” she said.

Teenage girls need 1,800 to 2,400 calories a day if they’re ages 14 to 18, according an article published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

As for adults, active women need about 2,000 to 2,400 calories per day for healthy weight maintenance while inactive women need about 1,600 to 2,000 calories per day for healthy weight management, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015.

“The teen years and college years are when a lot of people start the eating disorder process, whether it be displaying a few symptoms, or getting into a full eating disorder,” said Shelle Welty, the Associate Director of the Pepperdine Counseling Center. “It’s the most lethal mental health issue out there.”

The student lost weight during the summer until her parents intervened.

“They told me, ‘You’re getting out of control.’”

The first semester of her freshman year at Pepperdine University, the student said she stopped her unhealthy habits.

“I went home for winter break and lost six to eight pounds without even trying,” she said. “I thought, ‘Now that I took that weight off, I need to keep it off.’”

Her thoughts led her to revert back to calorie counting second semester.

“Someone could start off with good intentions to eat healthy but it is a slippery slope,” said Dr. Leslie Kaplan, the Medical Specialist at the Pepperdine University Student Health Center.

Last year, 48 percent of Pepperdine students reported trying to lose weight, according to the National College Health Assessment. The assessment provides a comparison of Pepperdine

students’ responses with the national responses of college students.

From the assessment in the spring semester, 51 percent of Pepperdine students reported exercising to lose weight, in comparison to the 54 percent national average.

In addition, 39 percent of Pepperdine students reporting dieting to lose weight, compared to the 41 percent national average.

By time the student returned home for the summer, her situation worsened.

“I went from 113 pounds [after high school graduation] to 93 pounds,” she said. “The outer part of me was like, ‘This is bad.’ But the inner pride said, ‘You’re doing good, like it’s working.’”

She skipped breakfast most days and went for long runs on an empty stomach, she said.

“I was over exercising to overcompensate for eating something I felt bad about,” she said. “I was only letting myself eat fruit, salad for lunch with no dressing, dinner it would be a protein and minimum carbs.”

The student said her eating habits were restrictive.

“Some people think, ‘I’ll just eat lettuce and raw vegetables and I’ll be fine,’ but actually that’s a lot of fiber for someone, especially for a young woman, and too much fiber or any one thing at one time is hard for any gut to digest,” said Katherine McCune, the Registered Dietician at the Pepperdine University Student Health Center.

“I’d consider that disordered eating.”

In order to lose weight, a college student can work with a health professional to put together a plan that incorporates three components for sustained weight loss which include eating balanced meals and snacks, establish a regular exercise routine and make dietary changes so a student can eat in response to physical hunger and fullness rather than an emotional state, according to the American College Health Association.

Photo Courtesy of Unsplash.com The student said she stopped going out to eat with friends.

“When food gets in the way of your life, it’s important to get help right away,” Welty said.

It got to the point that she weighed herself multiple times a day, the student said.

“Whatever the number said would determine the way I would eat that day,” she said. “My weight and exercise were my identity for a while. It was all I thought about. I didn’t want to admit it was an eating disorder.”

Some of the signs of eating disorders include spending a lot of time thinking about eating, food, weight, and body image – people with eating disorders may count and recount the calories in their meals, weigh themselves many times a day, and place themselves on severely restricted diets, regardless of their weight, according to the American College Health Association.

Warning signs of orthorexia include: compulsive checking of ingredient lists and nutritional labels, cutting out an increasing number of food groups (all sugar, all carbs, all dairy, all meat, all animal products), an inability to eat anything but a narrow group of foods that are deemed ‘healthy’ or ‘pure,’ showing high levels of distress

when ‘safe’ or ‘healthy’ foods aren’t available and obsessive following of food and ‘healthy lifestyle’ blogs on Twitter and Instagram, according to the National Eating Disorders Association.

“During this time I was also obsessed with watching videos of famous Youtubers who were vegan and ate super clean,” the student said.

“It was so addictive, almost like porn.”

The student stepped onto the scale and weighed 90 pounds.

“The more severe cases [of orthorexia] is malnutrition, which is counterintuitive because you’d think they’d be super nourished but they’re not because their energy intake is not enough,” Dr. Kaplan said.

It wasn’t until her grandmother told the student she needed to get help that she said she received treatment.

“There are currently no clinical treatments developed specifically for orthorexia, but many eating disorder experts treat orthorexia as a variety of anorexia and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder,” according to the National Eating Disorders Association.

The student decided her best course of action was to see a nutritional therapist.

“She is exactly what I needed,” the student said.

“Her philosophy is not living a life of restriction, which has been amazing for me.”

Her parents decided not to restrict the student from studying abroad.

“Being abroad has really helped because of the community I’ve been surrounded by,” she said.

“It’s been refreshing to be surrounded by people with healthy relationships with food. They don’t even know they’re inspiring me.”

The student had weekly FaceTime calls with her nutritional therapist while she was abroad. On the hard days, she said she reminded herself of a question her therapist asked her during one of their sessions.

“She asked me, ‘Do you want people to remember you for your skinny legs and arms or how you impacted their lives?’”

The student said she is in recovery and working to restore her body to a healthy weight.

“When I think back to those moments, I lost the life in me,” she said. “I wasn’t sad or happy. I was just existing. I was lifeless, I was robotic. I don’t think I will ever go back to that but I think the underlying issues of lack of control will be around for a long time. I’ll struggle forever but it will get much easier.”

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Freshman Maya Ordonez said when she first heard about the large amount of mountain lion sightings, she was “freaked out,” but she trusts Pepperdine’s safety measures after seeing how much officials emphasized student safety at New Student Orientation.

“Everyone here makes sure campus is entirely safe so I trust the campus with this,” Ordonez said. “I appreciate that Pepperdine shares information about the mountain lions with us students. It makes me aware not to go out alone at night or wander around in the hills.”

Phillips said wildlife agencies believe the mountain lions that have been spotted could be the

two surviving offspring of mountain lion P-23, who was hit by a car last spring and killed on Malibu Canyon Road.

“National Parks was speculating that it had two cubs and we believe that one or both of those are the ones that are here,” Phillips said. “What we think happens is that [Pepperdine] is part of the cycle they go through, which is a pretty big range, but when we have sightings, they happen every night, and then we will go without a sighting for a while. So I think the lions are hunting elsewhere and then they find their way back.”

Sophomore Juan Carlos Hugues said he saw a small mountain lion in front of Phillips Hall last year.

“It really wasn’t that big, just up to your waist and really skinny,” Hugues said. “It was scary and impressionable at first, but I do not think it is something to be frightened about because it is only half of your body.”

Hugues said after this encounter, he is no longer afraid of mountain lions on campus.

“If I do confront it this year, I’m not going to be frightened,” Hugues said. “I’ll just remember what DPS has told us to do. “ Moving forward, Phillips said he and other university departments will continue to push the agencies to relocate the mountain lions.

“We are struggling to get traction, but we will continue to push relentlessly,” Phillips said. “We’ve got to look at it from the standpoint of preventing something catastrophic.”

If one encounters a mountain lion, maintain eye contact and back away slowly. Do not run, as the lion’s instinct will be to chase.

Instead, appear as large, loud and powerful as possible.

Public Safety escorts are available on the Malibu campus 24/7.

If one sees a mountain lion, take a photo or video if safe to do so, and be sure to report the incident to Public Safety at (310) 506-4442.

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Courtesy of Department of Public Safety Lurking Lion | A mountain lion sits in a tree on campus. Over the past year and a half, there have been 94 mountain lion sightings near residence halls, in the hills and on university parking lots.

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Embrace study abroad

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Gabr i e l l e m ath ys p er sp ec t ives E d itor With NSO ending and the fall semester about to begin, the topic of studying abroad is circling the campus again. The Return, a Pepperdine event that welcomes students back from their abroad programs, is just around the corner, so new and old students alike will get a glimpse into the lives of those who have spent a semester or more in another country.

Students should definitely take advantage of the study abroad opportunities Pepperdine has to offer. Even if a student can’t go during the year, summer programs are worth the cost and time so one can live in another country. Living and learning in another country pushes students to grow and mature in ways they wouldn’t be able to otherwise, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council in their article “The Benefits of Studying Abroad,” published Jan. 21 by MBA.com. Pepperdine’s programs allow students to experience abroad for themselves.

Pepperdine makes going abroad much easier than most universities since the international campuses are an extension of the Malibu campus. Attending one of these campuses allows students to immerse themselves in a new culture without being alone in an unfamiliar place.

The abroad administration helps lessen the culture shock that the students feel by easing students

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With 370 international students and only 54 percent of students coming from California, many students who attend Seaver College are already studying abroad. These college years are an important time for self-discovery and growth, and in an increasingly global world, it is important to gain a global perspective. Not only can going abroad widen students’ horizons, it exposes them to other viewpoints they might not have otherwise encountered.

Students who go abroad also become more confident in themselves from the experience. Their time abroad “attributed … to increased maturity,” according to statistics compiled by the University of California Merced this year. Traveling to another country, far from family and familiarity, forces students to be more

independent and make their own decisions.

Studying abroad also sets a job candidate apart from others in the field. In an increasingly international world, those who have taken the time to live in and understand another culture are more desirable in the job market.

“Students who choose to study abroad will benefit from doing so with the foreknowledge of its significant potential to play a key role in strengthening their resumé and influencing their career path,” according to the American Institute for Foreign Study in its report, “AIFS study abroad outcomes: a view from our alumni 1990-2010,” published in 2013.

Pepperdine even has special programs that are designed for specific majors and fields of study. Summer programs such as Australia’s Film program and the Asia Business Tour provide

valuable experience and allow students to make international connections. Internships are also available through the International Programs Office.

Whether a student decides to stay in Malibu for their sophomore year or study abroad, they will have a great educational experience. However, Pepperdine students have unique opportunities to study in six different continents over the course of the fall, spring and summer at university-owned locations. This Thursday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m., go down to Alumni Park and check out the booths at The Return. Listen to the students and their stories and experiences. Whether its Shanghai, Florence, London, Heidelberg, Buenos Aires, Lausanne, DC, or the summer destinations, each location offers an amazing adventure that is waiting to be uncovered. Don’t let it pass by!

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RAs, SLAs here for long haul C h r i s t i an s an c h ez Staf f Wr it er In the excitement of New Student Orientation every August, over a hundred returning students give up a part of their summer to help welcome new first-year and transfer students. Throughout the week, new students become connected with their halls, meet a countless number of people, and become Waves — all through the help of the returning students committed to the process.

Yet as the week fades away, so do the volunteers in orange and blue shirts. The campus quiets down, and the classrooms and library teem with life. Resident advisors and spiritual life advisors for first-year halls, however, remain committed throughout the year. To prepare for the students, Housing and Residence Life student leaders such as myself are the first to arrive and the last to leave every year to ensure every residence hall or apartment complex becomes a home.

Residents should remember to appreciate their student leaders for their unwavering commitment to improving residence

life at Pepperdine.

It is the RAs and SLAs duty to be the best of Pepperdine in every way possible. Student leaders in Residence Life are the bridge between the administration and students, as Shannon Najmanbadi points out in her 2016 article from the Chronicle of Higher Education. To accomplish this goal, there is a thorough training process.

In early August, RAs and SLAs for the academic year arrive on campus to participate in HRL Formation, the training process for these leaders.

These students end their internships early, quit their summers jobs, leave their homes overseas, and cut their summer break short for weeks of training. HRL Formation is crucial part of preparing the student leaders and living areas for another year of classes.

Part of the importance of Formation is training student leaders to integrate the skills they will need for the year. Described as “part therapist, part event planner, part enforcer” by Lisa W. Foderaro in her 2009 New York Times article, student leaders wear many hats.

To prepare for this multifaceted role, student leaders participate in training sessions focused on event programming, emergency training, facility services, Title IX and reaching the inter-

Caitlin Roark | Art Editor national student population. Other sessions that fill up the remains of the two weeks are hosted by the Intercultural Affairs office, Relationship IQ, the Department of Public Safety, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, the Office of the Chaplain, the Office of Community Standards and the Counseling Center.

Student leaders’ commitment to their residents can be evidenced by the time and energy that is generally invested in the living area yearround. From late-night chats during midterms to supporting residents at athletic events, RAs and

SLAs simply want their residents to feel welcome and included.

The emotional investment is not always requited though. Student leaders recognize that residents often have more exciting or meaningful opportunities outside the living area.

Low turnouts, though, can make serving as an RA or SLA an emotionally challenging ministry due to its lack of gratification and its difficulty in measuring one’s own competence. Contrary to popular belief, success is not measured by the number of documented policy violations. Rather,

true success is making residents feel at home.

In the line of duty, the only way to judge how well one performs is by interactions with residents. So next time you see your RA or SLA, send some love their way.

Know that they spent weeks planning the residence hall decorations.

Know that countless prayers have been showered on each resident.

Know that they genuinely want to improve your Pepperdine story. Say hi, because they would love to invest in a relationship with you.

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“Happy New Year” is not a rallying cry that is typically heard at New Student Orientation, but it should be. While these words may make orientation leaders seem seasonally challenged, they promote a beneficial attitude toward the return of school. All Pepperdine students should approach the start of the school year in the same way that they would Jan. 1. They should take advantage of the opportunities that the semester will offer by deciding to be intentional now.

Just as people write down and share their New Year’s resolutions, August goal setting requires concrete action.

Students should set aside time to reflect on and to record their goals for the next four months. This method of motivation is known as self-determination.

Coined by psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, the self-determination theory states that “students who come up with their own semester- or year-long goals, and then write about how and why those goals are important, can feel a greater sense of control over their learning,” according to Ana Homayoun’s article, “How to Motivate Older Kids Without Using Rewards, Punishment, and Fear” published Aug. 13 by The Washington Post.

While one size does not fit all, there are common themes that students can start with while brainstorming their goals.

Three categories that can easily be tailored to the individual are physical, academic and passion-related resolutions. For instance, setting goals to take care of one’s physical body is more than mere vanity. Exercise and sleep are vital to remaining healthy and happy, but both are often sidelined by busy students.

Sleep in particular is incredibly important, as without it “both cognitive and physical abilities are likely to suffer” according to Jane Brody’s article, “An Underappreciated Key to College Success: Sleep,” published Aug. 13 by The New York Times.

Other goals that students can adopt as their own include attending professors’ office hours, going to the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, or joining a club that piques their interest. By intentionally choosing a few resolutions, students provide themselves with the trajectory to succeed.

The difference between an idea and an experience is action, and a New Year’s mindset helps bridge that gap.

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STAFF EDITORIAL Understand Pepperdine’s positive progression While Pepperdine is an ever-changing campus, it is rooted in its mission of purpose, service and leadership. It is rooted in Christian values, along with seeking the improvement of student life, and stimulates fellowship. The university empowers students to enact positive change that serves the community.

With this ability to affect the evolving culture of Pepperdine, students can create a community that is uniquely theirs.

The past academic year introduced a wave of changes to Pepperdine.

The most notable of these changes was President Andrew K. Benton’s announcement of his stepping down after the 2018-2019 academic year. As Pepperdine’s longest-serving president, Benton has guided the university for over 18 years, maintaining a close relationship with students. As a result of this leadership style, the Pepperdine community often refers to Benton as “the Student’s President.”

While Benton leaving might bring about a feeling of uncertainty, it in fact provides an opportunity for future

transformations within the university. A change in leadership will provide a source of new ideas, perspective and experience on campus. It will be a large adjustment, but one that can be productive and positive.

Growing class sizes called for a physical change to the campus, culminating in the construction of Seaside Residence Hall. Construction for the 458-person, suite-style residence hall began in December 2016. The months of construction have included road-blockage and early-morning construction Although the process has not always been convenient, the new on-campus building has the possibility of bringing the community closer together and increasing campus involvement.

Change has also come about in school policies.

After an off-campus party involving members of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity in fall of 2017, Pepperdine’s Good Samaritan Policy was widely debated and has since resulted in a revised, more clarified policy going into the current school year. The policy

was created through several conversations between administrators and student leaders and through online surveys to the student body.

In April, then-senior Elijah Zoarski’s installation piece enforced pressure to rewrite the Good Samaritan Policy by including over 90 anonymous reports of alcohol-related incidents worsened because students were afraid they would not be protected under the current law at that time.

The art installation covered Pepperdine’s Freedom Wall and was also taken online through a student-made YouTube video. Zoarski’s call for change started as an in-class project in which a survey related to the Good Samaritan Policy revealed shocking answers.

He said responses showed this issue was “bigger than a school project.”

Students have proven they are not afraid to use their voice and take action in matters that are important to them.

They choose to embrace change, utilizing it to create a campus that welcomes diversity. In raising concerns about central

social justice issues, such as the refugee crisis and the #MeToo feminist movement, students sparked conversation and debate across campus.

In fall of 2016, students inspired the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue. They put together a “Waves Against Columbus” protest where they argued against having a statue that represented “a celebration of genocide and racial oppression.”

Throughout this protest, members of the administration such as Seaver Dean Michael Feltner and Benton said they respected the students’ peaceful process of enacting change.

These changes are not limited to protests and sit-ins, but include learning the ability to mitigate during contentious times. At a time when many colleges could not safely host conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro, his lecture in April encouraged campus unity rather than division. Those with differing views were encouraged to listen and ask questions focusing on creating a dialogue rather than an argument.

For students returning from abroad, Pepperdine is not the same as it was before. Its skyline now has the Seaside Residence Hall; its president is entering his final year; and policies have been revised. However, these are elements of Pepperdine’s inherent quality as an evolving community.

This week is one of incredible change for the freshman class. Pepperdine as a whole is a new milestone in their lives, one that will be filled with many exciting developments to come. In following in the footsteps of their predecessors, the freshmen have the power to create movements and adapt the unique culture of Pepperdine.

Pepperdine’s campus is and has always been one of continuous change, fine-tuning the machine that is the university.

Students should take advantage of this and, with previous students’ actions as inspiration, be active participants in the campus’ evolution. This ensures that the community remains inclusive, safe and innovative while remaining true to its mission of purpose, service and leadership.

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SGA passed a resolution to fund a portion of Late Night Breakfast put on by Student Affairs scheduled for Sunday, April 23 from 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Waves Cafe.

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SGA passed a resolution to advocate for the change of the restrooms on the second floor of the HAWC to be converted into gender neutral restrooms.

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PGM strengthens students for purpose, service and leadership by developing their skills in writing, editing and publication production, by providing a vehicle to integrate and implement their liberal arts education, and by developing students’ critical thinking through independent editorial judgment. PGM participates in Pepperdine’s Christian mission and affirmations, especially the pursuit of truth, excellence and freedom in a context of public service. Although PGM reports about Pepperdine University and coordinates with curricula in journalism and other disciplines, it is a student (not a University) news organization. Views expressed are diverse and, of course, do not correspond to all views of any University board, administration, faculty, staff, student or other constituency.”

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SEASIDE: Largest Residence Hall Now Open

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Seaside Opens | The new Seaside Residence Hall is a suite-style hall. New residents moved in Saturday. Each suite consists of four double occupany bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom with three sinks, two showers and two toilets. The hall offers a workout room and a commmunity kitchen.

After two years of construction and weather-related delays, Seaside is open ar ac el i c r ese ncio s taf f w r i te r Students are expected to move into the new Seaside Residence Hall on Saturday. Seaside is Pepperdine’s newest and largest residence hall, providing 458 beds, totaling a net increase of 358 new student beds.

Pepperdine launched plans to build Seaside in the summer of 2016. Completing the three four-story buildings was a challenge after multiple weather delays caused the project to go behind schedule and rumors spread that the dorms would not be ready in time. High summer temperatures made it troublesome to pour cement from trucks and rainfall prevented work to continue, said Phil Phillips, vice president for Administration. Approximately 30 work days were lost.

“There was a time when some

were saying, ‘you are just going to have to find other places for your students for the first semester or for the first several weeks,’” Phillips said.

Nevertheless, the university received a temporary certificate of occupancy on Thursday, Austin Oakes wrote in an email statement. Oakes serves as Pepperdine’s executive director for Planning, Operations and Construction.

The intent of Seaside came from President Benton’s vision to have a place for International Programs students, juniors in particular, to reconnect with each other and the campus, Phillips said.

However, Phillips said there were many challenges along the way that made the completion of Seaside difficult. In all of his time working at the university, Phillips said this new residence hall has been the hardest project to execute.

In fact, Phillips said one afternoon, the contractor told the team there was no way the project would get finished on time.

“We decided to meet immediately in the construction trailer on site,” Phillips said. “We called everybody in, and I said we have to develop a mindset that says we are going to finish this.”

The City of Los Angeles granted special work permits that allowed construction hours to begin earlier, and this helped make up some of the lost work days, Phillips said.

“We really developed a mindset of ‘we must have this ready for our students,’” Phillips said.

“And we are going to change the sequence, so that even if there are things that are not ready, the things that the students need must be ready.”

There are final details that are still pending for the new residence hall that will continue after students arrive, said Robin

Gore, director of housing operations. Railings on the outside will be installed in a couple of weeks, and sections of grass will be roped off to properly root.

The building, at optimal occupancy level of 95 percent, awaits a group of sophomores, juniors and seniors, and brings the university closer to its goal of getting 75 percent of Seaver undergraduate students living on campus, Gore said.

“We have been able to fit every single student who wants to live on campus and have no waitlist,” Gore said.

The new dorms feature facilities with students in mind, Gore said. The idea of suite-style bedrooms came from student focus groups that described a need to go back to the community that students had in their first-year houses.

“It’s going to be exciting to see how life on this side of the campus is vibrated, comes alive, be-

cause of a building, and I hope it comes to fruition,” Gore said.

Sophomore Loreley Estrada said she is excited to see how Seaside helps form unity on campus.

“The addition of Seaside expands the option for students to live on campus rather than commute from Calabasas or nearby areas of campus,” Estrada said.

“This helps the different class groups form a sort of campus life bond.”

Sophomore Sarah Perez, who is living in Seaside this year, agreed. She said she is excited for the residence hall to open doors for more friendships.

“The opening of Seaside will allow more opportunities for growth and companionship at Pepperdine,” Perez said. “And I hope that bonds we create living together will last well beyond our years in college.”

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Anastassia Kostin | Life & Arts Assitant Beach Bumming | The waves crash on Ralphs Beach on an early morning in Malibu. This low-key spot has been a student favorite becuase of its secluded nature and easy access from Pepperdine. Students can often be found here surfing, doing homework or sunbathing every month of the year.

Explore local hidden gems in Malibu as summer ends Anastassia Kostin Li F E & ar ts as sista n t

For college students nationwide, August is the month when summer comes to a close, and many reflect on how quickly summer minutes flew by.

However, there is also a feeling of melancholy seeping through the flurry of first-day jitters and overwhelming emotions as students say goodbye to summer and strive to find and perfect that school-life balance. Below are suggestions of hidden gems to explore in Malibu, ideal for those moments when one simply needs to get away.

1. Ralphs Beach Malibu is 27 miles of scenic beauty with multiple beaches hidden by million-dollar houses. This small secluded spot seven minutes from campus is perfect for hanging out, with large houses offering much-needed shade. Drive along Malibu Road behind Ralphs grocery store, and this public beach access point will be on the left, distinguishable by a gate and a small beach access sign. This spot is perfect for homework, after-school naps or soaking in the sun yearround. Surfers will especially like this spot due to there being few people in the water.

A 2011 alumnus, Tyler Hancock, often visits this beach spot even long after graduation. “It has everything you want in a beach,” Hancock said.

“Clean, serene and offers beautiful views. It is never crowded, which is also a huge plus.”

2. Vitamin Barn Sunlife is great, but this is the original smoothie spot, and is much cheaper ($6 to $9, com-

pared to $10+). Family-run and located right next to Ralphs, this is the go-to for specialty $3 “shots” (wellness, amino, ginger, wheatgrass, turmeric, etc.) when you need that study pick-me-up or brainpower boost. Play the song “Shots” by LMFAO and pick your (healthy) poison, or for health enthusiasts, pick from a large selection of protein, essential oils, vitamins, probiotics and organic products.

3. Malibu Farmers Market

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday, this market is located right in the Malibu Library parking lot for fresh juices, dark chocolate almond butter, organic fruits and veggies, nuts, oils and many more local food products. For those interested in unique fashion, one can also find handmade accessories and decorations. What particularly stands out about this market is everything centers around vibrant, organic, locally-grown and consciously created products.

Junior Natalie Chan lists the Farmers Market as one of her favorite spots. “It sustains local businesses, has cleaner nutritional options and encourages m inimal-to-no waste,” Chan said.

4. Self-Realization Fellowship About 20 minutes from campus on Sunset Boulevard, this is a quiet oasis for meditation and reflection that redefines peace and loving one’s neighbor. The main message is “all are welcome.” Complete with a Gandhi memorial, lake with swans, meditation garden, mini waterfalls and crystal displays, this spiritual environment welcomes people from all

faith backgrounds. They also have temple services open to those adhering to a religion or no religion on Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Junior Kennedy McGee, who discovered the Fellowship through the Social Action and Justice Colloquium, said she enjoys it. “To me, the Self Realization Fellowship was a really special place,” McGee said.

“With its many different religious symbols surrounding a beautiful serene lake, it was a great representation of how different religions can coexist in harmony.” Come experience inner and outer peace.

5. Malibou Lake

Yes, there is a lake near Malibu. Known as part of the three miles that run from Mulholland Highway to Paramount Ranch that is technically in Agoura Hills, the lake has been used as a filming location for many films, such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “M*A*S*H,” “Gone with the Wind,” and the 1931 version of “Frankenstein.” Its exclusive cabins atop the surrounding hills are also sights to see, making this spot a nice peaceful getaway for nearby hiking trails, dining and natural beauty.

Malibu resident Julian Roberts enjoys visiting the lake in his free time. “It’s nice and relaxing, and I can drive there with a view,” Roberts said.

Kaelin Mendez | Photo Editor Oh, The Places We’ll Go! | Some spots that students may not be aware of include (from top to bottom) Malibou Lake and Vitamin Barn, best known for wellness shots.

With summer close to an end, these timeless spots are sure to make it on one’s favorite places list, reminding one that there can always be moments of peace among the chaotic mess that encompasses college life.

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Anastassia Kostin | Life & Arts Assitant Relax Before Summer Ends | The Self-Realization Fellowship is located on Sunset Boulevard and boasts a Gandhi memorial, a lake with swans, mini waterfalls and crystal displays. Several different religious symbols surround the lake, emphasizing the Fellowhip’s belief in welcoming all faiths.

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Photos Courtesy of Julia Donlon Performing Abroad | The cast of “The Abode” traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland this summer to perform the Davey Anderson play at the famous Fringe Festival. The play follows Samuel as he is taken into a physical manifestation of an online chatroom, and it addresses issues such as the alt-right.

Pepp brings ‘The Abode’ to Scotland’s prestigious festival Ell a G o nz alez Seni or R epor te r This summer, 18 Pepperdine Theatre majors traveled to Scotland for the Pepperdine summer theatre program. For three weeks in August, they performed “The Abode,” a play by Scottish playwright Davey Anderson, dealing with contemporary extremism and the alt-right at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a three-week-long cultural festival featuring thousands of performers.

Since 2012, Pepperdine Theatre commissions a new work from a Scottish playwright about progressive themes and hot-button issues for each program. In 2016, they debuted “The Interference” by Lynda Radley, which discussed sexual assault on college campuses.

“We always look for work that has a social action and justice component,” the program’s director Cathy Thomas-Grant said. “It’s important for to us know, especially in our country today, how to dialogue with people who don’t believe politically what we believe.”

Junior Noah Archibald elaborated on the plot. “’The Abode,’ in the simplest description, is an ‘80s-style adventure story that highlights the rise of neo-Nazism in America, primarily focusing on the recruitment tactics they use to draw young White men into their ranks,” Archibald said.

Archibald played Ricky, the face of the alt-right movement, in addition to playing “The Troll King,” Ricky’s evil alter-ego. On the surface, he is charming and seductive, using

his allure to entice the lead, Samuel, played by junior Nathan Bartoshuk, into his group. Senior Kathryn Semple, who played Becky in the production, among several other roles, wrote in an email that it was when her character turned Samuel down that sped up his journey into the alt-right.

Samuel gets drawn into “The Abode,” a physical manifestation of an online chatroom, and his sister and social justice activist, Wendy, played by senior Jacquelyn Ferguson, tries to rescue him. Ferguson wrote in an email that it is only through comprehension and communication, not condemnation, that she can do so.

The play comes at a moment where news about alt-right and conservative extremism increasingly pervade news feeds.

Archibald elaborated on the poignancy of the play in today’s context, adding that when they performed the play it was the one-year anniversary of Charlottesville.

And, while they were in Glasgow, there was an anti-alt right rally and a counter-protest.

Ferguson wrote in an email that this role helped her combine her biggest life passions — theatre and social activism — giving her the opportunity to learn how to collaborate and listen in order to facilitate change.

Ferguson wrote that labeling and blaming one another is counterproductive. Rather, civilized discourse is integral.

“I find myself more willing to engage in discussions that I might have previously avoided because, in order to pro-

mote change, you have to target the source of conflict and animosity and begin working toward a resolution,” Ferguson wrote.

Those involved shared similar sentiments about the power of art in facilitating further dialogue and inspiring change.

Ferguson wrote that she thinks they have done their jobs if audience members leave the production feeling the need to spark further discussion and create dialogue within our larger society.

“As an artist, I feel as though it is my job to bring awareness to these injustices that people often dismiss,” Ferguson wrote. “As a human being, I feel as though it is my job to lessen the disparities within our society.”

Semple echoed Ferguson’s sentiments.

“As an artist, I’ve learned that there is no limit to what can be considered art and who to make it, so in the future, I definitely hope to advocate more for self-produced art and art in any form,” Semple wrote.

Sophomore Christopher Jerabek, the scenic designer, props master and assistant director, similarly reflected on the power of art.

“Art is a way to almost trick people into listening to challenging topics,” Jerabek said. “The moment you set it within the frame of art, people are more receptive to it.

The realm of art allows you to reach an audience that otherwise wouldn’t necessarily want to confront those difficult subjects being talked about.”

Alumnus Will Craig, who participated in the program in 2016 with “The Interference” and

played Samuel’s father’s ghost in this production, among several other roles, said that art is a vehicle where messages can be shared with a much more powerful effect.

“Art is somewhat piercing to the soul; it is able to cut through layers of hurt and pain and negativity, and it is able to stir people’s hearts and make them think,” Craig said.

The play was a feat for many reasons other than what Grant describes as its intense subject matter.

Grant also said that this was the first time where four Media Production graduates made a documentary about the project, spending last spring break before the production and then some additional time in Edinburgh to shoot it.

Junior Emma Inglehart, the stage manager for the production, wrote in an email that the show was fast-paced, causing lines between technical jobs to become blurred.

Jerabek said that it was very much a balancing act, particularly with his many roles, but in the process, he learned how to manage a show and make sure everybody is on the same page.

Despite the challenges, Grant reiterated her gratitude and pride in her students.

“Each company member is at a different stage in their development, there was a variety of experience and a variety of knowledge. My hope is that in the end they have felt encouraged by each other and that they really experienced what a truly collaborative effort creating a new work takes,” Grant said.

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In The Dark | (Above) Audrey McKee plays Anita, alongside Nate Bartoshuk (below), who plays Samuel onstage in “The Abode.”

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Photos Courtesy of Center for the Arts Ready for the Arts | (From left to right) Rebecca Carson, Michael Zakian, Ashli Christoval and Adriana Astorga-Gainey speak about the upcoming performances and exhibits for the fall semester at the Center for the Arts luncheon July 7 at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art on campus.

Center for the Arts previews schedule for 2018-2019 season O mar Mur phy S eni or R epor ter Local press, art enthusiasts and patrons gathered at the The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art for a press luncheon to announce the performance and exhibition schedule for the upcoming year.

On Tuesday July 7, Michael Zakian, the museum director for the Weisman Museum, and Rebecca Carson, the managing director for the Center, hosted press alongside two returning performers. Adriana Astorga-Gainey of the Pacifico Dance Company and Jazzy Ash, both of whom are scheduled to perform at Pepperdine this year, joined the directors on the panel.

In the coming months, a wide range of performers and artists will appear on campus, including Grammy Award winning singer Sheena Easton, acrobatic troupe Cirque Mechanics, Pacifico Dance Company, Chinese Warriors of Peking and more. Performances are selected with both the quality and audience in mind. “We look for performers and exhibitions that speak to the public,” Carson said.

The Pepperdine community can experience an assortment of culture and artistry expressed through music and dance in the coming months.

“Each year, we present an innovative, unique, entertaining and diverse program of exceptional performances and museum exhibitions. The 2018-2019 season will include several returning favorites as well as many new-to-Pepperdine performances,” Carson said in a press release.

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tion of the luncheon, the panel answered questions regarding the importance of the arts in academics. In terms of her role in the arts, Ash is both an educator and a performer. “I try to help people find their voice, whatever it is that drives you forward, that’s what I want to pull out of you.

Find whatever it is that opens your mouth and speaks your truth,” Ash said.

Carson briefly touched on the impact of the ArtsReach program on the school children from Ventura to the inner city of Los Angeles. The program offers kids an experience that they may have never seen before. “Some of these kids have never seen a performance, a college campus or even the ocean,” Carson said.

Another event Carson mentioned was the Parkening International Guitar Competition.

Parkening hosts 15 talented guitarists from all over the world who are chosen to come to Pepperdine and compete for the Jack Marshall Prize of $30,000 and a gold medal.

“Fifteen competitors will perform in front of esteemed judges who will cut them down to six and then to three finalists,” Carson said. The finalists will be accompanied by a full, live orchestra. “These competitors are an elite class of performers who have the opportunity to transform their careers like previous winners.”

The last competition was held in 2015 on the Malibu campus with Meng Su crowned as the previous winner.

Meng Su released a solo-recording following her victory. The Parkening International Guitar Competition starts May 28, and the final round

will be held on June 1 at Smothers Theatre.

The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art also revealed some of the artists and exhibitions that it will feature. Zakian disclosed that the big show of the year will be the collection of Richard Diebenkorn, an American abstract expressionist painter. The collection is titled “Beginnings” and shows the development of his work from his years as a student at Stanford to the height of his career.

“These pieces are drawn from his personal collection in the possession of the Diebenkorn Art Foundation, which includes works never exhibited before in public,” Zakian said.

The Weisman Museum will also display an exhibition titled “Pop! 50 Years of Pop Art.” The exhibition will feature artwork from the pioneers of pop art, as well as works from younger artists. Zakian said that the exhibition is a two-venue showing in collaboration with the Barrett Gallery at Santa Monica College.

“Pop!” will be shown starting Aug. 28 and will remain in the museum until Dec. 2.

With musical performances, dance productions and unique artistry scheduled for the coming year, there will be plenty of opportunities to attend an event. The full calendar of events can be found online at the Center for the Arts website.

The museum is free and open to the public, while tickets for Center for the Arts performances can be purchased online or through the box office at 310.506.4522. All Pepperdine students can pay $10 to see any performances throughout the year.

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Haidyn Harvey | Life & Arts Assistant Words of Wisdom | Senior Natalie Samaniego and junior Audrey Whiting give advice to incoming students. Samaniego urged freshman to get to know their fellow students, while Whiting put an emphasis on finding time to settle into college and relax before trying to find where you belong.

Upperclassmen welcome new students with words of advice Haidy n Harvey L i f e & ar ts as sista n t During this year’s New Student Orientation week, a new wave of students hit campus, ready to call Pepperdine home.

NSO is a time for meeting new friends, frosh folly-ing and hoarding free T-shirts. During the excitement, upperclassmen offer advice for incoming students.

Junior Audrey Whiting reminds incoming students to take their time when getting accustomed to their new home.

“Although these first few weeks are very pivotal, there’s a lot going on, you have time to settle in and find where you

fit in,” Whiting said. “And don’t feel pressure to join groups immediately because your true friends will be shown to you through time.”

Senior Natalie Samaniego also spoke about meeting new people, encouraging the new students not to be shy.

“Make an effort to get to know a lot of people here. I feel like everyone at Pepperdine has a really cool and individual story,” Samaniego said.

Student Government Association President and senior Austin Welch furthered the conversation by highlighting the importance of genuine and honest conversations.

“I would say just be very

open and honest with their peers and whatnot,” Welch said. “We’re not supposed to be all exactly the same, and everyone is different in their opinions, and I think it’s cool to talk through those things and be a stronger community in that way.”

Relationship-building is important, but that is just one facet of life at Pepperdine. Senior Emma Craven reminds students to appreciate the special gems found on campus.

“Go to PIT [Pepperdine Improv Troupe] shows because I didn’t do that until last year, and I regretted it,” Craven said.

“I would say find a different spot every day to study or have

alone time. I feel like a bunch of places go overlooked or unnoticed.”

And of course, no Pepperdine introduction would be complete without mention of the beach.

“Explore the area, or at least go to the beach because once things start getting hectic sometimes there’s not a lot of time for that,” junior Roman Morales said.

Whether it’s friendships, campus life, or sufficient beach time that concerns incoming students, there is an upperclassmen who has been there before and can lead the way.

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Although these first few weeks are very pivotal, there's a lot going on, you have time to settle in and find where you fit in.

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Photo Courtesy of Emma Craven Photo Courtesy of Roman Morales Haidyn Harvey | Life & Arts Assistant Tips & Tricks | (From left to right) Senior and SGA President Austin Welch, senior Emma Craven and junior Roman Morales said new students should explore Pepperdine’s community and sights, such as PIT and the beach. Each student said they valued the importance of exploration during college.

NSO welcomes freshman to Pepp community M agg ie davis S taf f w r i t e r Most Pepperdine students can remember arriving on campus for orientation: being surrounded by cheering students in orange, receiving a welcome from the President of the university, gathering as a resident hall to meet the Residential Advisors and Spiritual Life Advisors and many other exciting activities. Undoubtedly, a new Wave’s first time on campus is filled with many new people and events.

New Student Orientation at many state universities is a mere two or three-day formality focused on class scheduling and logistics. However, at Pepperdine, it is a unique, week-long experience filled with activities focused on

building a community.

The magic of NSO can be traced back to the efforts of Student Activities staff, including Director Brittany Skinner, Campus Programs Coordinator Danielle Minke and Associate Dean Doug Hurley.

“We build community by introducing new students and their families to the whole spectrum of what’s available at Pepperdine,” Hurley said.

“There’s a connection point for everyone here.”

With dozens of events available over the course of the week, ranging from a premed interest meeting to a veteran welcome, Hurley makes the point: It seems as though there is something for everyone. Students also have the option to participate in events

such as the hike to the cross, New Student Mugging, and a variety of others designed to help a new student navigate Pepperdine and meet their classmates.

Yet beyond the efforts of the Student Activities staff and the excitement of the new students themselves, another essential community-building link lies in the orientation leaders.

“The orientation leaders work tirelessly to practice hospitality by moving in way too much stuff, answer questions, walk people to unfamiliar locations, and set a welcome table for our newest community members,” Hurley said.

“They create a free and open space where people who were once strangers are now our friends.”

The orientation leaders begin their training four days prior to NSO, and their schedules are nothing to balk at. Beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m., each day is full of bonding activities, lectures on events and updated facilities and prepping the campus for the arrival of around 900 new students.

Once orientation begins, their schedules only become busier. Beginning most days at 6 a.m. and ending at 8 p.m., orientation leaders are busy helping first-years and parents alike. Carlie Ott, who has served as an orientation leader for two years, recalls her first time on campus.

“My favorite phrase of NSO would have to be ‘I was just going there.’ It’s a cute tag line that we NSO orientation

leaders say to make people feel more comfortable about asking for directions,” Ott said. “When an orientation leader would say they were ‘also going there,’ I felt comfortable asking for help with campus directions as well as questions about classes, books and everything else.”

Ultimately, there are many crucial aspects involved in creating the community that is Pepperdine. From the efforts of the Student Activities coordinators, to the Orientation Leaders, to the new students themselves, not an ounce of it is taken for granted. New Student Orientation is important for helping introduce students to Pepperdine and incorporating the values of community and love.

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Under New Leadership | (From left to right) Adam Schaechterle, Joe Spahn and Lorenzo Romar are the new head coach hires of the Men’s Tennis, Women’s Swimming and Diving and Men’s Basketball teams, respectively. All three are veteran coaches who hope to revitalize Pepperdine athletics.

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This year, the Pepperdine Athletics Department welcomes three new head coaches to its staff: Lorenzo Romar, Joe Spahn and Adam Schaechterle.

Romar is optimistic about his return After 19 years, Romar returns to the Pepperdine Men’s Basketball program. Romar, who spent his college basketball career at University of Washington and played for five years in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Pistons, first served as a head coach for the Waves in 1996. After three seasons, he moved onto the University of Saint Louis and then back to the University of Washington for the next 15 years before taking a position as associate head coach for the University of Arizona most recently.

After over two decades of coaching, Romar said he understands what it takes to find success on the sidelines.

“Probably consistency. What you demand is very important and being who you are,” Romar said. “Coach your personality and don’t try to be like someone else.”

As a first-time head coach in 1996, Romar led the Waves to win six games. In 2018, he takes on a team that during last season also only won six games under former head coach Marty Wilson. Taking inspiration from that first season, Romar knows what he has to do for the program.

“You have to build a foundation. Everything that you do is building toward your future.

Every drill and event that we do builds our culture,” Romar said.

With the players in mind, Romar has his priorities set for the upcoming year and is planning his schedule around key elements that he believes will lead the team to success.

“We have to be a good defensive team. We have to be. That along with sharing the ball, rebounding and competing at a high level. Every workout, everything we’ll do on the floor is geared to those four areas,” Romar said. “We have a long way to go with getting guys to adjust to this system but we’re committed to it.”

Spahn is ready to make a splash in his new role

As a former student athlete and long-time coach, Joe Spahn of Women’s Swimming and Diving is no stranger to the world of collegiate aquatic sports. After holding roles at many colleges, including the University of Hawaii, the University of Georgia and most recently Notre Dame, Spahn secured his first head coaching job at Pepperdine following the retirement of Nick Rodionoff, who completed his 18th season as head coach in the spring.

“There’s a good, small feel about this school and I love its Christian values,” Spahn said.

“Bigger schools are good, but being elsewhere has showed me that a small-knit community and church school is important.”

While Spahn said he is very

eager for the season to start, he has more on his agenda than just winning meets.

“Life is all about impacting other lives. It’s just about the vehicle that you use. Mine happens to be swimming, and it’s a fun vehicle,” Spahn said. “I get to see these young ladies grow from girls to young women as they go on to adulthood.”

Spahn has many goals to ensure team success this over the course of this year, but no matter what the record shows, he said he intends to do everything he can to walk away from this season as satisfied as can be.

“I want these girls to enjoy this year, have fun and take pride in the program. It’s going to be a drastic change but they’ll accomplish things in and out of the pool that will be so worth it,” Spahn said. “Next week, I’ll challenge the seniors to leave this program in a better place than they found it four years ago. The past is already written and the rest of the book is blank. As long as that story just keeps getting better, so will our legacy long after I’m gone – hopefully thirty years from now.”

Schaechterle is ready to change the culture of Men’s Tennis Adam Schaechterle, the new head of Men’s Tennis, is the second coach to be hired in the Athletics Department from Notre Dame this year. After first assistant-coaching at his alma mater, Northwestern University, and serving as head coach for the University of North Florida, Schaechterle spent

five years as an associate head coach Notre Dame. Now he believes he is more than ready to return to the role of head coach at a university that focuses on “developing the entire student athlete” and alongside the Pepperdine Athletics staff.

Schaechterle attributes his recent rise to Pepperdine to his personal relationships with his players.

“All of my coaching success or fortune has all been through deep relationships,” Schaechterle said. “My main style is building these long-term relationships with players, I was even talking to a player from Northwestern today and [that] shows me how fortunate I am.”

With these relationships in mind, he intends to build a tight-knit community around the program here at Pepperdine.

“Family is most important, my wife and kids are gonna be involved with all these players because it’s the players that become extended family,” Schaechterle said.

This season, Schaechterle inherits a squad that went 7-16 last year, 3-6 in conference play, from Interim Head Coach and former assistant coach Ben Mullis after the Athletics Department decided not to renew former head coach Marcelo Ferreira’s contract after his fifth year with the program.

Schaechterle said that he has already noticed things that need to be improved.

“When myself and the coaching staff look at the team, we really don’t view them as the same team that has performed over the past three years,” Schaechterle said. “When we

think about Pepperdine as a program, we think about one of the top 10 nationally elite programs over the past 40 years.

We inspire to be at that level going forward even though it will take time.”

Schaechterle said the program signed four recruits since he took over as head coach and noted that the team consists of some key players, including the seniors and the freshmen, to watch out for this season.

“I feel lucky to have a senior with the leadership skills of Scotland Garapedian who is really consistent and fluid both on and off the court,” Schaechterle said. “We also have some really talented freshman players as well who have a chance to do some exciting things.”

After Schaechterle walks away from his first season at Pepperdine, there is a “big picture” aspect that he wants to look back on and be proud of, while at the same time being motivated for the next season.

“Goals for this season are integrated with goals over the next four or five years. The number one goal for us is getting the culture right. That’s integrated into how guys practice, how they treat each other, and buying into a program that’s much bigger than themselves,” Schaechterle said.

Keep an eye out for Men’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis and Women’s Swimming and Diving to follow the progress of their coaches’ inaugural seasons.

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Don’t miss this semester’s biggest home games GRACE WOOD SPORTS EDITOR In the midst of a season of change, Pepperdine Athletics prepares for a busy first semester.

The Waves, with the addition of several new coaches, assistants and recruits, are gearing up for an exciting fall sports season. Here are the must-see home games of the semester.

Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball, led by new head coach Lorenzo Romar, kicks their season off on Nov. 7 with a home matchup against Cal State Dominguez Hills.

This will be an intriguing game for the Waves, as the two teams have not played each other in the past five years. On Nov. 26, the team faces a new opponent in Idaho State, who were 1-5 in non-con-

ference away games last year. Returning starters Colbey Ross and Kameron Edwards are joined by an influx of new freshmen recruits like high school standouts Andre Ball and Victor Ohia Obioha. At 6 feet, 7 inches and 6 feet, 9 inches, respectively, Ball and Obioha show big potential for the upcoming season.

Women’s Volleyball Head down to Firestone Fieldhouse to watch Hannah Frohling, Heidi Dyer and the rest of the Women’s Volleyball team battle the University of Idaho in their season opener on Aug. 31. The Waves have not played Idaho since 2014, but the Vandals went 18-11 last season and had nine road wins. The team takes on LMU at home Oct. 13 after winning once against the Lions last season but

falling to them later at home. The Waves face another home rivalry game Nov. 15 against Gonzaga, who lost to Pepperdine last season in Malibu after four sets.

Women’s Soccer After a successful finish last season, Women’s Soccer and returning powerhouses Joelle Anderson and Hailey Harbison are joined by seven new freshmen recruits for the 2018 season. The team will take on USC, who bested the Waves 3-0 in 2016, on Aug. 26, followed by a home rivalry faceoff versus LMU on Oct. 20. The Lions were beat out by the Waves 1-0 last season, thanks to a late goal in the 74th minute. After a 3-0 win against the Toreros in 2017, the Waves’ face the University of San Diego in their last home game

of the regular season Nov. 3, with the NCAA tournament first round kicking off Nov. 9.

Men’s Water Polo The Men’s Water Polo team, led by Marko Asic and Sean Thomas, starts their season with a rivalry match at LMU Sept. 8.

Last season, the Waves scored 12 points against the Lions and only allowed four goals. Returning players to the team are joined by nine new freshmen recruits, the largest recruiting class for the Waves in over four years. Freshmen attackers Michael Davis and Sean Ferrari are poised to fill the shoes of graduated attacking forces Mark Urban and Kenneth Keller.

On Sept. 20, the team has its first home match of the season against UC Santa Barbara, who defeated the Waves 9-8 last

HOME OPENERS TO WATCH Men’s Basketball Nov. 7th v. CSDH

Women’s Volleyball Aug. 31st v. Idaho

Men’s Water Polo Sept. 20th v. UCSB

Women’s Swim & Dive Oct. 5th v. SDSU

season. The GCC Championships will take place here in Malibu starting Nov. 16.

Women’s Swim & Dive Stop by the Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 5 to watch Women’s Swim & Dive, headed by new head coach Joe Spahn, take on San Diego State in their first meet of the season. Trinity Ishikawa, Khloe McCarthy,

and Caroline Boone, who made many of the team’s best times last season, helm Swim & Dive for the 2018 season. The Waves also host the Malibu Invitational on Oct. 20 and 21.

Don’t forget to come support Pepperdine’s student athletes and the new coaching staff as they compete at home this fall.

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Gabrielle Norte | Staff Photographer Wait for the Kicker | Redshirt senior defender Hailey Harbison dribbles around Brown sophomore forward Star White. The Waves swept the Bears on Friday with an early goal in the fourth minute, coming after 1-0 road defeats against Kansas and Texas Tech. Eight Waves are out due to injury.

The Waves win home opener against Brown Er ic a mar t inez s taf f w r i t e r The Pepperdine Women’s Soccer team returned to their home field for the first time this season, resulting in a 1-0 victory against Brown on Aug. 24. After 1-0 road losses against Kansas and Texas Tech, this win was particularly important and was a morale-booster to start off the season.

The Waves soared through

the first half, with the Bears proving no real threat to Pepperdine’s defense, providing a strong foundation throughout the game. Freshman Leyla McFarland and sophomore Joelle Anderson worked the midfield and assisted in the aggressive offense by maintaining possession for the majority of the game. Anderson kicked off the game with a powerful strike from the 18-yard box after only five minutes of play.

“I just saw the space, one of

my teammates down the middle gave a great ball to me and I just found the back of the net,” Anderson said.

Assisted by sophomore Brie Welch with a ball from the middle and a cut in from the top of the box, Anderson’s shot was one out of 16 attempts to score that secured the victory. Every other shot on goal was stopped by Brown’s senior goalkeeper, Christine Etzel, who corralled eight saves.

Despite coming back from

an injury, redshirt senior goalkeeper Brielle Preece had no trouble securing a shutout for the home opener as the Bears failed to land a shot on goal.

Preece had full faith in the team to protect the home field and to prepare for the vigorous games ahead.

“We all have the heart to get the job accomplished and I think we came out with fire,” Preece said.

With eight players out due to injury, head coach Tim

Ward said Friday’s win was a result of the team’s character.

“It’s really not about where you begin, it’s about how you finish,” Ward said, “Today definitely felt like a step into the right direction.”

Pepperdine Women’s Soccer plays USC next on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. on Tari Frahm Rokus Field.

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Dream Realized: Brothers play together on basketball team jac o b r esendiz s taf f w r i ter Kameron and Kessler Edwards’ bond extends both on and off the basketball court, beginning at home in Rancho Cucamonga, California and continuing to Malibu at Pepperdine University where freshman Kessler will join his older brother, redshirt junior Kameron, as a member of the Men’s Basketball team this year.

Forwards Kameron and Kessler’s strong brotherhood played a key role in Kessler’s decision to follow his brother’s course to Pepperdine.

“Kameron was a big reason why I came here.

We’re really close, we have a really good relationship,” Kessler said. “I think of him as one of my best friends.”

The dream of playing college basketball together is something that both Edwards brothers accredit to their upbringing and their parents’ vision for them since childhood.

“They knew we were all going to be tall, so our parents put a basketball in our hands early on and planned for us to hopefully get a scholarship and play basketball in college one day,” Kessler said. “My parents put us in a situation to succeed because they wanted our upbringing to be better than theirs was.”

However, the broth-

ers agree that despite the obvious potential they displayed from a young age, their parents never pressured them into committing to basketball, and instead allowed them the freedom of choice to decide their future.

“ Kameron was a big reason why I came here.

We're really close, we have a really good relationship. I think of him as one of my best friends.

Kessler Edwards, Freshman

“I had a lot of freedom when I was younger … If I wanted to, I could have played anything and my parents would have supported that, but I’ve always loved basketball and have just stuck to that,” Kameron said.

Kessler, like his brother before him, started for the Etiwanda High School

basketball team, but never had the opportunity to take the court with Kameron. The two year age gap meant that when Kameron was starting as a senior, Kessler was only a freshman.

Despite not being able to develop on-court chemistry together in high school, the brothers have lended to each other’s development through numerous hours of training and playing each other one-on-one. The brothers said that missing out on the opportunity to take the court together in high school has them hungry for the opportunity to do so at Pepperdine.

“This is the first time we will get to be on the court together … We had practices in the summer and things like that where we were on the same team. I guess our chemistry off the court transfers to on the court, so I’m excited about that,” Kameron said.

The brothers’ journey thus far led them to Pepperdine where their most exciting chapter awaits.

“Playing college basketball together is a dream come true,” Kessler said.

Catch the Edwards brothers in action for their first home game Nov. 7 against Cal State Dominguez Hills.

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