Photos courtesy of Sydney MurphyNeedleworker Sydney Murphy smiles with her dog, Dublin, and her Pepperdine poster in her backyard in Simi Valley, California. She applied to Pepperdine as an Accounting major. First-year Sydney Murphy said she loves giving back to her community. One of the ways she accomplishes this is by sewing items for people in need. "Anytime I try to … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Dedicates her Life to her Community
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Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Promote a Loving Christian Environment
Photos courtesy of Amani PearsonFirst-year Amani Pearson beams atop a range of trees on a hike in Golden, Colorado, last year with her friends.First-year Amani Pearson said she was drawn to the loving Christian atmosphere at Pepperdine. She discussed how her affiliation with the Churches of Christ impacted her decision to attend the University this fall.Pearson said Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Promote a Loving Christian Environment
Fresh Faces: First-Year Aims to Cast a Spell on Young Readers
Photos Courtesy of Taryn Navia Bookworm Taryn Navia sits before her expansive bookshelves in her bedroom. One of her most beloved books, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is housed among many others. First-year Taryn Navia said she discovered her love for books when she first read J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series in third grade. This love has … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Aims to Cast a Spell on Young Readers
Fresh Faces: First-Year Sings His Happiness
Photo courtesy of Tylin Jarrett Incoming Wave Tylin Jarrett poses in front of his high school after returning from a music field trip. It was not until his junior year that he realized music was his passion. The summer of 2019 was filled with many changes for first-year Tylin Jarrett. "Last summer was a huge turning point for me," Jarrett said. As a junior in high … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Sings His Happiness
Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
Photo courtesy of Danielle John A 45-mile hike is physically challenging for most people, but for some, it can also be life-changing. For first-year student Danielle John, the trek up Macchu Picchu when she was 14 changed her life forever. “I realized that I wanted to travel for the rest of my life and not just travel for the heck of traveling,” John said. John is … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
