Pepperdine Graphic

Doctor

Meet The Members of The Student Health Center

by

Transparency item: All reporting was done over email since the Student Health Center only allowed written interviews. The Student Health Center is an on-campus care facility specifically for students, that offers services similar to a family physician's office. Visiting a medical office can be an intimidating experience, especially for students walking in for … [Read more...] about Meet The Members of The Student Health Center

Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries

by

Junior Isabel Montoya, women's basketball point guard, poses with a basketball. Montoya said she's expressed resilience and stillness in her recovery. Photos by Lucian HimesJunior Isabel Montoya, women’s basketball point guard, said her first experience with basketball was playing pickup in elementary school.“It was the first sport where I really had to prove … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries

Fresh Faces: First-Year Dreams of Becoming a Pediatric Doctor to Help Kids

by

First-year Maggie Bendle smiles and pretends she is in Malibu while on her front porch in Saint John, Ind., in August. Bendle said she has never toured campus or visited California, and would love to jump into the Pacific Ocean. Photos courtesy of Maggie Bendle First-year Maggie Bendle said she wanted to become a doctor ever since her childhood because she is drawn to … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Dreams of Becoming a Pediatric Doctor to Help Kids

Fresh Faces: First-year Plans to Follow His Parents’ Footsteps

by

Photos courtesy of Tyler Ishak First-year Tyler Ishak poses for a senior portrait. He said he plans to attend medical school after graduating from Pepperdine. First-year Tyler Ishak went on a medical mission trip to Ethiopia during summer 2018 with his parents, who are both doctors. On this trip, he realized that he wants to practice medicine. Ishak said he is still … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Plans to Follow His Parents’ Footsteps

Artists Corner: Rebecca Franklin

by

Photos Courtesy of Rebecca FranklinJunior Rebecca Franklin keeps herself busy between playing the flute and rigorously studying pre-med. She said she's played the flute since fourth grade and has not stopped since. While she does want to be a doctor one day, she knows that the skills she learns from being a musician will always be with her.Originally she wasn’t going to … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Rebecca Franklin