Art by Whitney Powell | Powell sketched math symbols representing the pursuit of education. Some people, such as Pepperdine alumna Emily Willis (‘21), chose a nontraditional path for their education. When considering important moments in education, many people think of graduations, aced midterms or college acceptances. For some, however, the most important educational … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a Human Right’: Education Transforms Lives
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Competition and Connection: Moments in Sports
Photo courtesy of Sarah Otteman | Austin Wilmot, an American Studies graduate student and middle blocker for the Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball team, celebrates with his team after a kill against California State Northridge on March 16 in Firestone Fieldhouse. In Spring 2010, Pepperdine Sports Psychologist Alex Cushing and his University of California, Berkeley Men’s Swim and … [Read more...] about Competition and Connection: Moments in Sports
Ethan Suh Runs on to the Pepperdine Baseball Team
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics People often associate the word ‘walk’ with ease. But for walk-on athlete Ethan Suh, the process of joining the Pepperdine Baseball Team was anything but a walk in the park. “The amount of times that I failed and didn’t stay down, I got right back up and tried again, that was a big deal for me,” said Suh, a senior Integrated Marketing … [Read more...] about Ethan Suh Runs on to the Pepperdine Baseball Team
Fill in the Blank — How People Heal Their Missing Moments
Photo courtesy of Mahala Bayless | Bayless’ grandparents kissed her on the cheek on their Eustace, Texas, ranch after she committed to Pepperdine in Spring 2018. Bayless chose to stay home with her grandparents during the Spring 2021 track season instead of competing. There are some moments in life one can't replicate. A baby's first steps. An accident. A couple saying their … [Read more...] about Fill in the Blank — How People Heal Their Missing Moments
The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
Photo by Caroline Conder After undergoing brain surgery at 14 years old, senior Ashtyn Adams thought she wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor. While studying abroad in London during Summer 2019, Adams spoke with Rick Marrs, a Religion professor, former provost and chief academic officer at Pepperdine. Marrs complimented her academic work, but his compliments weren’t … [Read more...] about The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion