Jordan Benoit poses on the beach for the Pepperdine Beach Volleyball Team’s media day in February 2022. Benoit said the best part about beach volleyball is how often she is able to spend time in nature by the water. Photo courtesy of Jordan Benoit Jordan Benoit, a Pepperdine junior beach volleyball player, said she can attest to the difficulties that come with being a student … [Read more...] about Jordan Benoit: A Student Athlete Finding Balance
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Abroad in South Korea: Studying Abroad Without Pepperdine’s International Programs
Art by Madeline Duvall Photos by Claire Lee Every day in Seoul, South Korea has been very different, but the most consistent factor has been the fast pace of time. Traveling alone means I don't have an established program to guide my adventures. Although I have a general plan for each week, every day tumbles into a new adventure. When I wake up early enough, I jog to … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Studying Abroad Without Pepperdine’s International Programs
Making Music in the Dark
Photo by Milan LoiaconoDJ, music producer, music engineer and junior Rowland Evans lives most of his creative life in the dark.Evans, who began working as a DJ when he was 12, now focuses on producing electronic and house music.“Once you get a good idea, you’re not leaving it,” Evans said. “There is something really romantic about staying up late and … [Read more...] about Making Music in the Dark
There is No Such Thing as Having No Time
“I wish I could, I just don’t have the time.” It’s a phrase people simultaneously hide behind and utilize to mean different things — “I procrastinated,” “I don’t want to tell you the truth,” “I don’t care about it” or “I have other commitments.” It’s funny how even though everyone … [Read more...] about There is No Such Thing as Having No Time
Student Body President’s Advice on Finding Balance in College
Photos courtesy of Chloe Boudames Pepperdine's junior class student body president, Chloe Boudames, is all too familiar with the challenge of finding balance in college. Boudames has become a master of time management as she has to juggle many extracurricular time commitments on top of her school work. Boudames does PA (production assistant) and feature, or extra work, … [Read more...] about Student Body President’s Advice on Finding Balance in College