Jesse Aston at his Officer Candidate School Graduation in the summer. Alongside him is his wife, Jordan Lee, and his youngest son, Psalms. Photo courtesy of Jesse Aston Jesse Aston is many things: A former runner for Pepperdine Track, an elementary school teacher, a student at Caruso School of Law and a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. A husband and the father of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alum Jesse Aston Pursues Radical Responsibility
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2022-23 Spring Season: A Look Ahead
Junior libero Trey Cole celebrates after the Waves win a point against Princeton on Jan. 16, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Men's Volleyball team has a current standing of 4-0. Photo by Lucian Himes The spring 2023 athletic season started off with a bang — Men’s Volleyball is undefeated, having swept all four of their matches so far. After a strong performance in the ITA … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Spring Season: A Look Ahead
Sports Love Letter: Run Happy
Art by Liza Esquibias Dear running, People will never understand you. I was once one of "those people." At first, as a high school freshman, I was bitter that I wasn’t better at anything else, anything more fun. But I liked winning. I thought I could control you and use you to my advantage. I ran as a means to an end — beat everyone else, win a medal, cushion my ego, maybe … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: Run Happy
Head in the Game: Key Pearson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nWGv5LIIIo&t=1s Senior Business Administration major Key Pearson speaks about her mental health challenges as one of Pepperdine's top cross country athletes. Pearson shares the importance of mental health awareness and encourages students to seek help if they notice declines in their mental health. “You aren’t weak if you seek a … [Read more...] about Head in the Game: Key Pearson
Pepperdine Cross Country/Track Athletes Describe Misconduct of Former Coach
Former Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda traverses the field at the UCSB Gaucho Roundup on Feb. 22, 2020 at UC Santa Barbara. Pepperdine Athletics terminated Mosqueda's contract March 16 during her second year as head coach. Photo Courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine terminated the contract of former Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda on March 16, after a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cross Country/Track Athletes Describe Misconduct of Former Coach