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Fresh Faces: First-year Explores International Fellowship

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First-year Hana Kim (fourth from left) poses outside with her debate team at the 34th annual Stanford Invitational Speech and Debate tournament in early February. After giving an informational speech in high school, Kim said she was inspired to study international relations. Photo courtesy of Hana Kim First-year Hana Kim is an International Studies major with an emphasis in … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Explores International Fellowship

Fresh Faces: First-Year Brings Interests in Art, Business and Performance to Malibu

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First-year Talia Jackson smiles in the sun before teaching a yoga class in Long Beach, CA. Jackson said the moment she stepped on Pepperdine's campus, she felt like she belonged. Photos courtesy of Talia Jackson First-year Talia Jackson, a Theatre major with an emphasis in Musical Theatre, said she enjoys painting sunsets, growing her small business and tackling the performing … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Brings Interests in Art, Business and Performance to Malibu

Fresh Faces: First-Year Chases her Dreams of Greek Life and Government

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First-Year Jess Kovie smiles as she plays in the summer sun at Leu Gardens in Orlando, Fla., in November 2019. Kovie said she has always wanted to live in Malibu and is ecstatic about her new adventure. Photos courtesy of Jess KovieFirst-year Jess Kovie, a double major in English and Political Science, said she is busy working toward a career with government officials, watching … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Chases her Dreams of Greek Life and Government

First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College

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First-year Lauren Kinder gleefully cradles her new dog Goose at her home in Reno, Nev., on Aug. 29. Kinder’s puppy has kept her company as she takes online courses and builds virtual relationships with fellow Waves. Photo courtesy of Lauren KinderWhile most first-year students gave up a traditional experience of their first semester of college, others decided to move to … [Read more...] about First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College

Fresh Faces: First-Year Excited to Grow in Faith at Pepperdine

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First-year Christopher Ganey poses for a picture while on a hike in Buena Vista, Va. Ganey said he became interested in Pepperdine because of the University's Christian tradition.Photos courtesy of Christopher GaneyFirst-year Christopher Ganey said Pepperdine's Christian identity drew him to the University.He said he first heard of Pepperdine when he visited his aunt and uncle … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Excited to Grow in Faith at Pepperdine