Photo courtesy of Andy and Carrie Wall Carrie and Andy Wall’s relationship may have formed 36 years ago, but their story begins long before the two attended Pepperdine together and even before the two were born. Both second-generation Waves and children of couples who married while studying at Pepperdine, Carrie Giboney and Andy Wall grew up as family friends. Once the … [Read more...] about “Marry the Man Behind the Vacuum Cleaner”: A Generational Love Story
Pepperdine Model United Nations Named ‘Distinguished Delegation’ at National Conference
Graphic by Annabelle ChildersAfter months of preparation, the hard work of students in Pepperdine Model United Nations paid off on a national stage.The National Model United Nations Conference awarded Pepperdine’s Model UN team with four awards following their participation in the virtual New York conference.“It’s so good to have this shared experience with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Model United Nations Named ‘Distinguished Delegation’ at National Conference
Good News: Holding the Future Loosely
“Because if I take two years to work as a journalist before going to law school, then I could potentially…”I trailed off and looked over at my mom, realizing I had lost her at some point along the way, perhaps when discussing my plan to become the next Rebecca Jarvis, somewhere on Highway 40 in New Mexico, or maybe Arizona.It was April 2, and my mom and I were … [Read more...] about Good News: Holding the Future Loosely
Political Clubs Embrace Political Dialogue and Make Plans for a Prosperous Future
While the presidential election is long over, Pepperdine political groups are far from finished.Pepperdine’s political clubs are known for gaining traction each presidential election, only to fade slowly to inactivity in the following months, lying dormant until students revive the clubs a few years later — usually in congruence with another election. Though this … [Read more...] about Political Clubs Embrace Political Dialogue and Make Plans for a Prosperous Future
“You have to understand how finance works”: Wave Pool Advocates for Financial Literacy
Members of the Wave Pool Student Investment Club gather for a weekly meeting Jan. 23, 2020. As the economy evolves and adapts in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Wave Pool Student Investment Club provided a community for students to learn about personal finance and investments. Photo courtesy of Jorge ContrerasCrash. Recession. Rebound. Short Squeeze. … [Read more...] about “You have to understand how finance works”: Wave Pool Advocates for Financial Literacy