Photo courtesy of LSA Editor's note: Juan Hugues won Pepperdine's Latino/a/x Student Alliance "Speak your Heritage" essay competition with this essay. Promised land When my family first arrived at the Memphis International Airport from Panamá on December 18th, 2004, I had no idea what awaited us in South Carolina. Having lived in Panamá for the first five years of my … [Read more...] about Essay Winner: Promised land
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Fresh Faces: First-year Aspires to Break Into the Film Industry
Filmmaking first-year Robert Emrich holds up the final product of his band’s debut EP in July. His funk-rock band, Cheach Billin, recorded its first album, "Simple Songs" last year.Photos courtesy of Robert EmrichAs a child, first-year Robert Emrich said he was extremely farsighted, and his vision problems caused him to forgo sports and turn to other activities, such as … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Aspires to Break Into the Film Industry
Fresh Faces: First-year Hopes to Strengthen Mental and Emotional Health in People’s Lives
First-year Weldon Miles proudly wears his Pepperdine sweater in August, anticipating the day he can step onto campus. Miles said he chose to go to Pepperdine because of its community and faith.Photos courtesy of Weldon MilesGrowing up, first-year Weldon Miles, who is from El Sobrante, CA, said he is passionate about easing the emotional and psychological pain of those who grew … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Hopes to Strengthen Mental and Emotional Health in People’s Lives
Fresh Faces: Sophomore Transfer Hopes to Venture in Business
Transfer Stella Putri walks along a Malibu beach for the first time in February. As Putri was looking to transfer colleges, she desired to stay in LA, eventually leading her to Pepperdine.Photos courtesy of Stella PutriTransfer sophomore Stella Putri said upon learning about Pepperdine's beautiful campus and the knowledgeable professors, she became intrigued and wanted to learn … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Sophomore Transfer Hopes to Venture in Business
Pepperdinos Juntos Club Invites Pepperdine Spanish Speakers to Keep the Language Alive
Art by Madeline DuvallPepperdinos Juntos is a new club that invites Spanish speakers and those interested in Spanish culture to apply the language in a casual environment while building community.Junior Biology major Nicholas Olson and junior History and Spanish major Aaron Ekenstam, who both studied abroad together in Buenos Aires, started the club in the start of the fall … [Read more...] about Pepperdinos Juntos Club Invites Pepperdine Spanish Speakers to Keep the Language Alive
