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Opinion: Success is Disguised as Many Things, but Love is Most Important

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Art by Autumn HardwickWhat is success? It could be the amount of figures in your salary. The paycheck at the end of the week. The followers count on social media. It might be the view from your penthouse office you stare out at as your feet are elevated on your desk. Or, it could be the nights you spend dancing around your kitchen with the love of your life and your kids. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Success is Disguised as Many Things, but Love is Most Important

Remembering Nick Rodionoff: Father, Husband, Mentor, Friend and Coach

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A photo of Nick and Carrie Rodionoff sits at the front of Stauffer Chapel on March 4, during a memorial for Nick. The Rodionoff family planned the memorial to honor Nick's life and time at Pepperdine. Photo by Abby Wilt An athlete, friend, father, coach and mentor — this was Nick Rodionoff. Nick coached the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team from 2000-2018, … [Read more...] about Remembering Nick Rodionoff: Father, Husband, Mentor, Friend and Coach

Good News: A Sweet Reminder To Love Your Friends

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For years I was convinced Valentine's Day was nothing more than a capitalistic Hallmark ploy to sell crappy chocolates and cards with Cupid on them.I was a certified Valentine's Day hater, and I was unapologetic about it. There was no way I was going to take part in a holiday based on spending money and couples who participate in way too much PDA for my taste. Until my first … [Read more...] about Good News: A Sweet Reminder To Love Your Friends

Thanksgiving Traditions: How Students Spend Their Break

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Art by Autumn Hardwick Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the smell of pumpkin pie and cinnamon spice will soon once again fill the air. Students said they are looking forward to a break, filled with their favorite holiday traditions and quality time with family and friends. Pepperdine's Thanksgiving break begins Nov. 23, and students like sophomore Kailey Echeverria … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Traditions: How Students Spend Their Break

Waves Weekend Brings Families Together From Near and Far

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Students and family members fill Firestone Fieldhouse parking lot Oct. 14, for Madness Village. Attendees enjoyed games, food, the swings, a Ferris wheel and more. Photo by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine’s annual Waves Weekend on Oct. 14-16, brought students and their families together in Malibu for a weekend filled with fun, including Madness Village, Blue and Orange Madness, … [Read more...] about Waves Weekend Brings Families Together From Near and Far