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Injury Revives Athletes’ Appreciation for Sport
Pepperdine Swim & Dive alumna Kylie Taylor ('26) prepares to race in February 2026. After returning to swimming after surgery, Taylor lowered her own school record in the 100-yard backstroke during her senior season. Photo courtesy of Kylie TaylorBefore her senior season, an orthopedic surgeon handed Kylie Taylor, Pepperdine Swim & Dive alumna (‘26), a document to … [Read more...] about Injury Revives Athletes’ Appreciation for Sport
Opinion: Pepperdine Must Separate Itself from Katie Zacharia and Her Politics
Art by Rebecca HorowitzTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writers.Katie Zacharia ('07, JD'11) was ousted from her position as White House Press Secretary on Friday, Oct. 16, according to previous Graphic reporting. Having held the position for only five days, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Separate Itself from Katie Zacharia and Her Politics
Women’s Volleyball Falls to Western Kentucky in First Game of Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic
Pepperdine Women’s Indoor Volleyball competed against Western Kentucky on Sept. 10 in their first game of the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic at the E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. The Waves fell short of victory to the Hilltoppers in a final score of 3-1. The Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic honors former Western Kentucky volleyball player Alyssa Cavanaugh, who played for the … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Falls to Western Kentucky in First Game of Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic
Inside the President’s Life: A Q&A with President Jim Gash
President Jim Gash smiles for a headshot in 2019. Gash said he sees a bright future ahead for Pepperdine. File photo courtesy of Pepperdine Graphic Editor’s Note: Alicia Dofelmier was Life & Arts editor of the Graphic in the spring semester. Dofelmier completed the reporting and writing of this story before her graduation in May. Jim Gash is the 8th president of … [Read more...] about Inside the President’s Life: A Q&A with President Jim Gash