Photos courtesy of Brent YoungFirst-year Brent Young said his two main values — family and faith — align with Pepperdine's mission. The mission is a commitment to the "highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership," according to Pepperdine's website. Young said it is one … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 3: Brent Young Strengthens His Faith at Pepp
‘PeppTalks’ Opens up the Conversation on Campus
Art courtesy of "PeppTalks""PeppTalks," a student-run weekly talk show, will air its first episode, "Let's Talk About How We Feel," Sept. 17. It aims to have honest conversations in hopes of building a stronger community at Pepperdine."PeppTalks" plans to target college-age people — especially Pepperdine students — and will air every Tuesday on Instagram TV for the … [Read more...] about ‘PeppTalks’ Opens up the Conversation on Campus
Fresh Face Column 2: Lucia Maldonado Lunges at Her Life at Pepperdine
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
