Pepperdine Men's Rugby Team poses for their 2022-23 season photo at the Alumni Fields at Pepperdine University. The rugby team competes in a NCAA Division III team, according to Gold Coast Conference Intercollegiate Rugby. Photo courtesy of Ryan BoughWhile Pepperdine students may be familiar with the University's athletic teams that compete in the West Coast Conference, one … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Rugby Football Club Brings Students Together
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Pepperdine Alum Jesse Aston Pursues Radical Responsibility
Jesse Aston at his Officer Candidate School Graduation in the summer. Alongside him is his wife, Jordan Lee, and his youngest son, Psalms. Photo courtesy of Jesse Aston Jesse Aston is many things: A former runner for Pepperdine Track, an elementary school teacher, a student at Caruso School of Law and a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. A husband and the father of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alum Jesse Aston Pursues Radical Responsibility
Hot Shots: It’s Time to Hold Refs Accountable
Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writers. Imagine this. You clock into your normal 9-5 job and your coworker makes a huge mistake that puts your team behind weeks. The whole team is concerned about losing their jobs because of the mistake, but all your coworker gets is a slap on the wrist. This is similar to what most … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: It’s Time to Hold Refs Accountable
Men’s Golf Looks to Build on Success from Last Season
Senior William Mouw follows through on the first tee at the East Lake Cup in Atlanta on Oct. 24. Mouw was tied for 15th place, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe Pepperdine Men’s Golf team won the 2021 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship — their first national title since 1977. Head Coach Michael Beard is hoping to … [Read more...] about Men’s Golf Looks to Build on Success from Last Season
Emotional Support Animals Flourish on Pepperdine Campus
Bert Ballard, a former Pepperdine communication professor and owner of Elite Dog Training, poses with Binh An, his Bernadoodle service dog.Ballard said there is a social barrier for owners of service animals as a result of because of being unable to leave for extended periods of time. Photo courtesy of Dog Training Elite For senior Isabella Figueres, cuddling with her dog … [Read more...] about Emotional Support Animals Flourish on Pepperdine Campus