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Christian Abad Appointed as SGA’s First Director of Diversity and Inclusion

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SGA appointed Junior Christian Abad as their director of diversity and inclusion on Oct. 9. Abad is the first student to hold this office, a new position offered by SGA for the 2019 school year.SGA leadership said they felt a need for this position after discussions with the student body, members of Intercultural Affairs (ICA) as well as the University Diversity Committee. The … [Read more...] about Christian Abad Appointed as SGA’s First Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Pepp Weight Room Closed Due to Water Intrusion and Rats

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Photos by Hadley BiggsPepperdine's Firestone Fieldhouse weight room is closed due to a water intrusion and rodents. The gym has been closed since Thursday, Aug. 29."Last week the university began work to address a water intrusion due to condensation in the ceiling of the Firestone Fieldhouse Weight Center," Alex Forero, the public relations manager of Pepperdine, wrote in an … [Read more...] about Pepp Weight Room Closed Due to Water Intrusion and Rats

College Athletes Find New Opportunities in Next Chapter

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To compete in a collegiate sport is an accomplishment very few college students achieve. Going professional after NCAA competition ends is a feat even fewer athletes accomplish. For most college athletes, the NCAA is the end of the road, leaving them with a major shift in identity, from both student and athlete to neither in a matter of months.For most high school athletes the … [Read more...] about College Athletes Find New Opportunities in Next Chapter

Be a Fan

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It’s not a secret that many sporting events at Pepperdine are under–attended. The real secret lies in the fact that our university boasts some of the consistently strongest NCAA Division I teams in our conference. The West Coast Conference is home to powerhouses such as Brigham Young University, Gonzaga University, the University of Portland and more. Despite this … [Read more...] about Be a Fan