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04/18/2026

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03/10/2026

The ocean’s tide changes every day, causing rocky waves and strong currents to change the water’s course, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Pepperdine Swim/Dive team experienced their own changing tide when former Head Coach Ellie Monobe left the program midseason.

Instead of letting this unexpected change sweep them out and leave them adrift, the Waves turned their attention and poured their trust into assistant coach Dan Marella, whom Pepperdine Athletics appointed as the interim head coach Nov. 11. After four months at the helm, Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner officially named Marella was officially named as the program’s head coach, according to Pepperdine Athletics.

“I cannot speak highly enough about Dan,” junior Layla Busquets said. “He’s really demonstrated his ability to multitask, take on multiple jobs at once and do it with a lot of grace. He is perfect for the head coaching position, because he’s already taking on more than I think any other coach could really.”

03/09/2026

: Ed Schilling, Pepperdine Men’s Basketball head coach, will not return for the 2026-27 season, according to a March 9 email from Pepperdine Athletics.

"After a holistic review of our men's basketball program, we have determined that it is in the best interest of our institution to make a leadership change," Gardner wrote.

Schilling took over the Men’s Basketball program in April 2024. During his two full seasons in Malibu, Schilling led the team to a 22-45 overall record and an 8-28 record in the West Coast Conference (WCC).

With a 4-14 conference record this year, Pepperdine finished in last place of the WCC. Most recently, the Waves lost to Portland 77-68 in the first round of the WCC Tournament on March 5.

02/20/2026

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02/19/2026

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02/03/2026

The Malibu location offers stunning views, cute markets and a calming atmosphere that make the Pepperdine experience enjoyable for students. Nevertheless, these positives do not outweigh the negatives that impact students and their connection to the Pepperdine community daily, especially on the weekends.⁠
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These significant drawbacks can be explained by Pepperdine’s barriers to transportation, closeness to home, limited activities and lack of campus accessibility on the weekends.

Pepperdine’s location in Malibu impacts students in several ways. Perspectives Staff Writer Alyssa Hunnicutt argues the Malibu location negatively impacts students through decreased campus activity and limits to getting off-campus.

01/24/2026

OPINION: A preference for physical media over digital media has been trending. Perspectives Editor Ashley Burton argues this is beneficial for everyone and Pepperdine students should spend their semester engaging more with physical media.

“This semester, take a break from the streaming services. Check out some physical media, gain ownership over what you love and help support artists even more.”

A preference for physical media over digital media has been trending. Perspectives Editor Ashley Burton argues this is beneficial for everyone and Pepperdine students should spend their semester engaging more with physical media.

01/24/2026

Pepperdine students use Rate My Professors to figure out which classes they should take. The website offers an anonymous but sometimes skewed perspective of college professors.

Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through a popular online resource: Rate My Professors.

As a new semester begins at Pepperdine, students tend to rely on the unofficial rating site to shape their academic decisions, using the reviews on Rate My Professors to gauge workload, teaching style and even their professors’ personalities before meeting them. While several students said the platform can be a planning tool, professors said they doubt its accuracy.

Pepperdine students use Rate My Professors to figure out which classes they should take. The website offers an anonymous but sometimes skewed perspective of college professors.

01/24/2026

What begins as prioritizing quantity over quality in shopping can evolve into a mindset that ultimately harms both one’s closet and core values. Guest contributor Ellya Asatryan argues that students should pick quality over quantity in all aspects of life.

“The counterfeit industry has successfully tempted people. It allows people to chase an illusion. It builds an idea that worth is defined by the speed of which materials are accumulated.”

What begins as prioritizing quantity over quality in shopping can evolve into a mindset that ultimately harms both one’s closet and core values. Guest contributor Ellya Asatryan argues that students should pick quality over quantity in all aspects of life.

01/22/2026

MOVIE REVIEW: "Wicked For Good," the second half of the two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked," is a beautiful, well-done film. With new source material, new songs and standout acting performances, the film exceeds expectations.

"Wicked For Good," is the long-awaited second half of the two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked." With the immense success of the first half, "Wicked For Good" had its work cut out for it.

Generally, the second acts of musicals are much more nuanced and darker which set "Wicked For Good" at a disadvantage. Despite this, "Wicked For Good" ultimately manages to honor the original source material while simultaneously adding more depth giving audiences exactly what they were hoping for.

"Wicked For Good," the second half of the two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked," is a beautiful, well-done film. With new source material, new songs and standout acting performances, the film exceeds expectations.