Photo courtesy of Joe Karlous Sophomore Joe Karlous was in high school when his grandfather's death led him to an existential ultimatum: pursue God wholeheartedly or settle into a lukewarm faith. Karlous, a psychology major and setter for the Pepperdine Men's Volleyball team, was steeped in Coptic Orthodox traditions most of his life. Still, he was amazed at the peace his … [Read more...] about Joe Karlous Goes “All In” on His Faith
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Taylor Begert Connects his Love of God with Music
Photo courtesy of Taylor Begert Taylor Begert, worship director of The Well, originally moved to Los Angeles to pursue singing and songwriting. Over time, he said his faith began to compliment his love for music. "I love the Lord and I love music, and getting to participate in the interaction of that in a communal space is just — it's just insane," Begert said. Begert … [Read more...] about Taylor Begert Connects his Love of God with Music
Fresh Faces: First-year Strives Toward Creating Impact in Communities Through Service and Student Government
First-year Isabella Cerna poses on a sidewalk in Paris in April 2019. Cerna said she loves to travel and applied to Pepperdine's London International Program.Photos courtesy of Isabella CernaFirst-year Isabella Cerna said she is interested in communication and business, so the International Business major seemed like a great fit for her.Cerna is from Nicaragua, Central America, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Strives Toward Creating Impact in Communities Through Service and Student Government
Fresh Faces: First-year Seeks to Spread Accurate History in Schools
Clarification: Cox said she is grateful for her high school courses and appreciates what she learned. This experience has motivated her to study history at Pepperdine. History major Mirielle Cox poses in the snow for her senior portraits in Sinks Canyon State Park, Wyo., in February. In her future career as a teacher she said she wants to make accurate and rigorous history … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Seeks to Spread Accurate History in Schools
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
