Photos Courtesy of Lucia Maldonado For most people, the idea of being close enough to a shark to insert a durable tag into its dorsal fin sounds terrifying. For first-year Lucia Maldonado, however, this experience was a dream come true — especially because marine biologists allowed her to keep a vial of shark blood. Maldonado admitted that the shark blood was somewhat … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 2: Lucia Maldonado Lunges at Her Life at Pepperdine
Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
Photo courtesy of Danielle John A 45-mile hike is physically challenging for most people, but for some, it can also be life-changing. For first-year student Danielle John, the trek up Macchu Picchu when she was 14 changed her life forever. “I realized that I wanted to travel for the rest of my life and not just travel for the heck of traveling,” John said. John is … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
Pepp Students Make the Most of Summer 2019
Photo courtesy of Caitlin Tetherow Not only is summer a well-deserved break from school work for some, but it is also the perfect time for students to travel, work and gain new experiences. It's the opportunity to embark on a new adventure, which many Waves did over the past few months. Wyatt Young, sophomore Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics "This past … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Make the Most of Summer 2019
Board Unveils Upcoming Events
Photo courtesy of The Board The Board is implementing some big changes this year, including committee structure and more inclusive events, said Louise Dequilla, student programing coordinator for The Board. The Board's event planning committees are changing so that committees will no longer be categorized by a certain type of event. In past years, the committees were … [Read more...] about Board Unveils Upcoming Events
IP Begins New Year with Exec. Director Beth Laux
Photo courtesy of Beth Laux Pepperdine's new executive director of International Programs (IP) Beth M. Laux, who succeeded Charles Hall as of Aug. 1, said studying abroad during her undergraduate education shaped her life and expanded her worldview. Pepperdine's International Programs give students the opportunity to study abroad in seven possible locations during the … [Read more...] about IP Begins New Year with Exec. Director Beth Laux
