Ellie Sommers, in pink, gathers around with her fellow teammates during a match against the University of San Francisco on Oct. 15. Sommers is the starting goalkeeper for Women's Soccer this year. Photo courtesy of Mary Elisabeth It's Pepperdine Women's Soccer junior goalkeeper Ellie Sommers' off day. That's why she, along with one of her teammates, is only training for an … [Read more...] about Ellie Sommers Shines on the Field
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Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
The crowd waves orange and navy bandanas as L.A.-based singer-songwriter, David Davis, sings at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 21. Davis ended the Founder's Day celebration with the song "Yes We Will." Photos by Mary Elisabeth This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pepperdine's Malibu campus, which opened for its first year on Sept. 12, 1972. To commemorate this milestone, … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
Clinging to Hope: How Students Overcome Disappointment
Pictured: Sierra Perry. Photo by Anastasia Condolon Whether it’s losing a loved one, struggling through an injury, missing a year of school in-person or not getting a dream job, everyone has experienced disappointment in their lives. While disappointments can be hard, there can be hope and light found in the midst of them. Sierra Perry, a master’s student in Religion, … [Read more...] about Clinging to Hope: How Students Overcome Disappointment
Finding Fact in Fiction
Art by Christine Nelson A gifted, yet self-doubting protagonist is given a quest that will test his might, skill and very character. He knows he will face numerous obstacles along the way, but with a bit of help from the wise and the mystical, he emerges victorious in the end, having learned more about life and himself than he'd previously imagined. It's a tale told many … [Read more...] about Finding Fact in Fiction
Club Convocations to honor C.S. Lewis in memoriam
Fifty years ago, famed author and theologian C.S. Lewis passed away, leaving behind numerous books, poems and essays that are still widespread and renowned. In his honor, the Center for Faith and Learning created 11 club convos for students, each on a different book that Lewis authored or an idea that he theologically addressed. “Students are still interested in Lewis, so we … [Read more...] about Club Convocations to honor C.S. Lewis in memoriam
