Chris "Stingray" Stiegler (third from right) poses with a group of his students after a surf lesson on Broad Beach in July 2018. Stingray said he starts his students out on a foam-topped longboard anywhere from 8-to-11 feet long. Photos courtesy of Heather HillNo board? No wetsuit? No problem. Malibu’s very own Chris “Stingray” Stiegler provides it all … [Read more...] about Malibu Surf Coach Embraces Surf Community
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How The Meaning of Home Evolves in College
The word “home” can carry many different, deeply personal meanings. It may be four walls and a roof, a location, a feeling or even a person. But for many, the meaning of home evolves with the transition to college. As summer comes to a close, Pepperdine students are saying goodbye to their hometowns and hello to their chosen homes. These homes become places where memories are … [Read more...] about How The Meaning of Home Evolves in College
Finding Faith Far From Home
Pepperdine students summiting the Quetrupillan Volcano in Chile while studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Oct. 22. Multiple students said their time in Buenos Aires made their faith grow stronger. Photos courtesy of Avery Smith Far from the familiarity of Malibu, Pepperdine students discovered their faith knows no borders in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sophomore … [Read more...] about Finding Faith Far From Home
AirPods Are Out, Wires Are In
Out with the new, in with the old. AirPods are out and wires are in. Pepperdine students can be seen walking on main campus rocking the wires over their bluetooth alternative. Sophomore Isabella Ferch said she is an advocate for wired headphones all the way from the Florence abroad program. Even across the globe, she continues to wear her wired headphones. “I love … [Read more...] about AirPods Are Out, Wires Are In
Students Learn and Build Community Through Neurodiversity Student Association
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term which includes differences in brain functioning such as autism, dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to a 2024 YouGov poll, 19% of Americans identify as neurodiverse.At Pepperdine, students who are part of the Neurodiversity Student Association (NSA) come together to foster friendship and educate others on … [Read more...] about Students Learn and Build Community Through Neurodiversity Student Association
