Hungarian native Bence Valics is an athlete undaunted by a challenge. The pressure of competition is what gets him going because he knows that life, in and out the pool, is about working hard to overcome challenges and become a stronger person. On top of being the goalie of the nationally ranked men’s water polo team at Pepperdine, Valics has displayed courage by overcoming … [Read more...] about Water polo player Bence Valics motivated by challenge
How to avoid an extra helping of guilt this Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again that we look forward to all year-round. It is the official start to the Holiday season filled with cinnamon-scented pinecones, pumpkin-filled everything, limitless love, uncontrollable laughter and lots of food. First up is Thanksgiving and on Thursday Nov. 24, friends and family will gather around the dinner table to feast on token Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about How to avoid an extra helping of guilt this Thanksgiving
Experts, residents react to rising deer population
When Seheri Swint enrolled at Pepperdine she was hoping for an ocean view from her dorm room. Instead, she got a room facing a white wall, dirt, shrubbery and the side of a hill. At first, she was disappointed. But, Seheri said, “a few weeks into the semester when sitting at my desk, I noticed a family of four or five deer outside of my window. They were so peaceful… it made … [Read more...] about Experts, residents react to rising deer population
Craig Detweiler puts pop culture in perspective
Notorious bad boys in film, cultural icons such as Humphrey Bogart and James Dean are not often paired with the spirit of Jesus. However, Dr. Craig Detweiler, associate professor of Communication at Pepperdine University, sees the connection. “Movies were my first love,” Detweiler said. “Growing up Humphrey Bogart and James Dean were the coolest men I’d ever seen. After being … [Read more...] about Craig Detweiler puts pop culture in perspective
Cape Town native golfer adjusts to Malibu
One thing you can say about Pepperdine golfer Andrew Morris: he knows a lot about girls. Morris, 20, is a first-year student at Pepperdine and a member of the golf team. He is from Cape Town, South Africa, and his first time in the United States was visiting Pepperdine in December 2010. Morris has four sisters, and he is in the middle of them age-wise. He shares a close … [Read more...] about Cape Town native golfer adjusts to Malibu