Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive senior Tay Thomas became the fourth fastest woman in history to complete the True Width Swim of Lake Tahoe on July 30. The marathon was a total of 12.3 miles, and Thomas finished with an unofficial time of 5:03.52, which is the fastest recorded time of 2023, according to Pepperdine Athletics. “It felt like I … [Read more...] about Tay Thomas: Making Waves in History
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Advice Column: Don’t Forget About Sibling Relationships in College
Transparency Item: This is an advice column that rotates writers and is based on new topics each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, College is an adjustment in many ways — which I am sure many students are getting used to now — but one adjustment that I did not expect was how my relationships with my younger sisters were going to … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Don’t Forget About Sibling Relationships in College
Finding Family in Florence Through Food and Friends
There's nothing quite like a summer abroad, studying in the Tuscan region of Italy in one of Europe's most influential cities. Through May and June, I was lucky enough to spend a part of my summer studying abroad at Pepperdine's campus in Florence, Italy. Though I knew I would be living in the birthplace of the Renaissance for the summer, I learned from my time spent in the … [Read more...] about Finding Family in Florence Through Food and Friends
Opinion: Breakfast Brings the Sunshine
Art by Jackie LopezTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Hungry, stomach growling. When I wake up in the morning, my first thought is, “What will I eat for breakfast?” After the long stretch of not eating through the night, I’m ready to break my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Breakfast Brings the Sunshine
A Brighter Future: First-Generation College Students Share Their Experiences
Senior Stephanie Abad and her fellow First Wave Ambassadors — (left to right) Catherine Reyes-Higueros, Aaliyah Pitts and Terra Hernandez, a staff member of the Graphic — pose on Drescher Gulls Way Patio during the First-Generation Spring Banquet on April 6. Abad said being a First Wave Ambassador has helped her feel more connected to her community. Photo courtesy of Stephanie … [Read more...] about A Brighter Future: First-Generation College Students Share Their Experiences