Nicholas Olson said he is able to find peace when he is with his girlfriend, Valentina Monteagudo. Together, they have been facing the ups and downs that come with a long-distance relationship.
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Compassion in Action Club Brings Peace and Meditation to Pepperdine
Pepperdine’s new club Compassion in Action is passionate about fostering a community of peace, tranquility and meditation. With the stressors of school work, Zoom fatigue and struggle of the past year, they hope to be a light.
Fresh Faces: Artistic Student Hopes to Broaden Her Horizons at Pepp
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features Chloe Chan, an IMC major and artist from Silicon Valley, Calif.
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Jade Armstrong
Senior Jade Armstrong looks back on how her four years at Pepperdine fostered a spirit of adventure within her and gave her the confidence to go after her goals. She talks about her time traveling the world and the reason why she wants to become a lawyer and politician.
Fresh Faces: Musician Finds Her Sound
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Jackie Ferrari, a first-year singer-songwriter who said she hopes to encourage others with her music.
Fresh Faces: First-year Dreams of Opening up Her Own Advertising Agency
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Courtney Wisniewski, who discusses her passions for traveling and advertising.
Fresh Faces: First-year Hopes to Strengthen Mental and Emotional Health in People’s Lives
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Weldon Miles, whose passion for helping family and friends around him led him to study psychology.
International Programs Face Uncertainty
What’s happening with IP? When can students return? What does this mean for the future of IP?
IP Director Update: Travis Hill-Weber Navigates His First Year in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Director Travis Hill-Weber talks about life in Buenos Aires since moving to Argentina in December 2019. Hill-Weber faced challenges in his first year as director, from visa troubles and apartment hunting to parenting in a pandemic.
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Katie O’Malley
Senior Katie O’Malley reflects on the growth and change she experienced as a Pepperdine student.