Photo by Ali Winiesdorffer For most first-year students, the first week at Pepperdine is hectic, filled with new people, a new home, late nights, animated upperclassmen and an eventful schedule. But for freshman Rachel Higgins, the first week at Pepperdine was far from the typical experience. After driving for two days from her home in Camas, Washington, Higgins and her … [Read more...] about New Student Profile: Rachel Higgins
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New Student Profile: Allison Oharra
Photo by Alyssa Anderson Allison Oharra, an incoming freshman, hails from Boise, Idaho. Oharra will soon take the court as a member of Pepperdine's volleyball team. Oharra said she started playing when she was 8 years old and has loved it ever since. She said her favorite part of volleyball is the team aspect and the use of teamwork to achieve a goal. When she isn't … [Read more...] about New Student Profile: Allison Oharra
Freshman Reflect on their First Year Part II
Art by Jenny RustdadIf I could rewind back to the first day of freshman year, I would tell myself to make the best of the situation by promoting real communication with others. I think we’ve all been struggling with some degree of homesickness, whether we miss our parents, our friends or even just the familiarity of our own rooms, but we’ve all learned how to adjust … [Read more...] about Freshman Reflect on their First Year Part II