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Fresh Faces: Actor Brings Acting and Business Interests to Malibu

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First-year Zach Tapp poses for a headshot in Las Vegas in August 2019. Tapp acted in various commercials, TV shows and movies and said his favorite part about acting is the complimentary food. Photos courtesy of Zach TappAs a child growing up, first-year Zach Tapp said he loved the arts and acting. Tapp said he was in commercials for Walmart and Macy's and acted for television … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Actor Brings Acting and Business Interests to Malibu

Fresh Faces: Transfer Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit to Pepperdine

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Transfer Micaela Harris smiles in November at the University of Southern California while hanging out with friends. After attending Saint Mary's College of California, Harris said she is majoring in Pre-Integrated Marketing Communication at Pepperdine to pursue social media marketing. Photos courtesy of Micaela Harris Transfer Micaela Harris has an entrepreneurial spirit. … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Brings Entrepreneurial Spirit to Pepperdine

Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience

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Sharon Stevens proudly holds her Pepperdine acceptance poster in May while taking senior pictures in her hometown of Moorpark, CA. After receiving a generous scholarship from Pepperdine and talking to friends and mentors, Stevens said she decided to pursue college rather than a dancing career. Photos courtesy of Sharon Stevens When faced with the tough decision of … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience

Fresh Faces: First-Year Dreams of Becoming a Pediatric Doctor to Help Kids

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First-year Maggie Bendle smiles and pretends she is in Malibu while on her front porch in Saint John, Ind., in August. Bendle said she has never toured campus or visited California, and would love to jump into the Pacific Ocean. Photos courtesy of Maggie Bendle First-year Maggie Bendle said she wanted to become a doctor ever since her childhood because she is drawn to … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Dreams of Becoming a Pediatric Doctor to Help Kids

Fresh Faces: Athlete Shares His Confidence With the Pepperdine Community

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First-year Timothy Jackson smiles for his volleyball photo in August 2019 at Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School in Eagle Rock, CA. Jackson said he was the varsity volleyball team captain during his senior year. Photos courtesy of Timothy JacksonFirst-year Timothy Jackson was 5-foot-3 when he began high school. He played volleyball, but he said his teammates and coaches doubted his … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Athlete Shares His Confidence With the Pepperdine Community