A photo of Nick and Carrie Rodionoff sits at the front of Stauffer Chapel on March 4, during a memorial for Nick. The Rodionoff family planned the memorial to honor Nick's life and time at Pepperdine. Photo by Abby Wilt An athlete, friend, father, coach and mentor — this was Nick Rodionoff. Nick coached the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team from 2000-2018, … [Read more...] about Remembering Nick Rodionoff: Father, Husband, Mentor, Friend and Coach
Letter from the Editor: New University Policy Hurts the Graphic’s Reporting Process
Transparency Item: Letters from the editor are based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer, in this case Managing Editor Abby Wilt. When I want to truly get to know someone's story, I like to talk to them face-to-face. I want to hear their thoughts, see their emotions and connect with them on a deeper level — deeper than something I can observe via … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: New University Policy Hurts the Graphic’s Reporting Process
A Parking Disaster at Point Dume: Tourists and Residents Struggle with On-and-Off Road Closures
Package ran live March 7, for NewsWaves 32A battle for parking at Westward Beach in ongoing — with Point Dume Access Road opening and closing by the day.L.A. County closed the Point Dume Access Road to the Point Dume parking lot for most of January due to mudslides on one side and high tides on the other, said Chris Frost, chair of the Public Safety Commission, in a March … [Read more...] about A Parking Disaster at Point Dume: Tourists and Residents Struggle with On-and-Off Road Closures
Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
When I was younger, I loved to paint. My paintings weren't anywhere close to being masterpieces. But I enjoyed the hobby, and I painted every night.Soon, I filled the walls of my childhood bedroom with paintings depicting everything from landscapes to calligraphy to attempted portraits of my dog. Some were messy, and some were clean, and while I never considered myself a … [Read more...] about Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
Tim Spivey to Serve as New Associate Vice President of Spiritual Life
Associate VP of Spiritual Life Tim Spivey (far right) stands with his wife Emily (far left) and his three daughters, Olivia, Norah and Anna (left to right). Spivey will start as the associate VP of Spiritual Life in April. Photo courtesy of Tim SpiveyPepperdine named Tim Spivey as the new associate VP of Spiritual Life on March 5, after a comprehensive national search, wrote … [Read more...] about Tim Spivey to Serve as New Associate Vice President of Spiritual Life
