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Fresh Faces: First-year Explores her Passion for Writing

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First-year Yamillah Hurtado smiles on her dream vacation in Florence, Italy, in 2018. Hurtado said she discovered her passion for writing in high school but realized she wanted to be a journalist after interviewing students for the yearbook. Photos courtesy of Yamillah Hurtado Editor's Note: Yamillah Hurtado is writing for the Fall 2020 edition of Currents … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Explores her Passion for Writing

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 From Colorado Embraces the Waves of California Living

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First-Year Ashley Cullen poses on Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, after hanging out with friends in September. Cullen recently moved to California from Colorado and she said she is enjoying exploring the area. Photos courtesy of Ashley Cullen First-year International Business major Ashley Cullen, said Pepperdine's Greek Life, sports and International Programs are some of the main … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year From Colorado Embraces the Waves of California Living

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

Fresh Faces: First-Year Seeks Vocation Through Community

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First-year Madilyn Henshaw poses outside of the Washington Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Business Administration major said she looks forward to studying abroad in Lausanne, Switzerland, or Florence, Italy.Photos courtesy of Madilyn HenshawFirst-year Business Administration major Madilyn Henshaw from Arlington, Va., said she is ready for the chance to utilize her college … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Seeks Vocation Through Community