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Fresh Faces: First-Year Talks About His Musical Journey to Pepperdine as a Guitarist

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First-year musician Garrett Podgorski grasps his guitar for his album cover's photoshoot at a home in Sun Valley. His album will debut within the next two months. Photos courtesy of Garrett PodgorskiAs a musician, first-year student Garrett Podgorski said he was drawn to Pepperdine because of its guitar program, which he believes is one of the best in the country in terms of … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Talks About His Musical Journey to Pepperdine as a Guitarist

Fresh Faces: First-Year Aims to Cast a Spell on Young Readers

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Photos Courtesy of Taryn Navia Bookworm Taryn Navia sits before her expansive bookshelves in her bedroom. One of her most beloved books, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is housed among many others. First-year Taryn Navia said she discovered her love for books when she first read J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series in third grade. This love has … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Aims to Cast a Spell on Young Readers

Fresh Faces: First-Year Sings His Happiness

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Photo courtesy of Tylin Jarrett Incoming Wave Tylin Jarrett poses in front of his high school after returning from a music field trip. It was not until his junior year that he realized music was his passion. The summer of 2019 was filled with many changes for first-year Tylin Jarrett. "Last summer was a huge turning point for me," Jarrett said. As a junior in high … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Sings His Happiness

Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Hopes to Direct Happiness into People’s Lives

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Photos courtesy of Alejandra HurtadoPeople lover Alejandra Hurtado beams with joy during a photoshoot at her house in Lake Elsinore, California. After completing her first year of college at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), she decided to transfer to Pepperdine.Sophomore transfer student Alejandra Hurtado said she found comfort in watching TV shows and movies when she was … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Hopes to Direct Happiness into People’s Lives

A Legacy of Love: Justin Chai Honors His Father’s Life Through #LoveLikeJeff

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Justin Chai wears the T-shirt he created with the hashtag #LoveLikeJeff to spark conversation about his father's legacy of love and testify to God's faithfulness. Photos courtesy of Justin Chai Many students recognize senior Justin Chai by the bright red hashtag #LoveLikeJeff printed on the front of a T-shirt he often wears. The hashtag can be spotted from the crowd as he … [Read more...] about A Legacy of Love: Justin Chai Honors His Father’s Life Through #LoveLikeJeff