Photos Courtesy of Lucia Maldonado For most people, the idea of being close enough to a shark to insert a durable tag into its dorsal fin sounds terrifying. For first-year Lucia Maldonado, however, this experience was a dream come true — especially because marine biologists allowed her to keep a vial of shark blood. Maldonado admitted that the shark blood was somewhat … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 2: Lucia Maldonado Lunges at Her Life at Pepperdine
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Pepp Students Make the Most of Summer 2019
Photo courtesy of Caitlin Tetherow Not only is summer a well-deserved break from school work for some, but it is also the perfect time for students to travel, work and gain new experiences. It's the opportunity to embark on a new adventure, which many Waves did over the past few months. Wyatt Young, sophomore Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics "This past … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Make the Most of Summer 2019
IP Begins New Year with Exec. Director Beth Laux
Photo courtesy of Beth Laux Pepperdine's new executive director of International Programs (IP) Beth M. Laux, who succeeded Charles Hall as of Aug. 1, said studying abroad during her undergraduate education shaped her life and expanded her worldview. Pepperdine's International Programs give students the opportunity to study abroad in seven possible locations during the … [Read more...] about IP Begins New Year with Exec. Director Beth Laux
Art as a Tool for Healing: Weisman Museum Introduces Wellness Initiative
Photos by Ella Gonzalez The glassy, somewhat dark exterior of Pepperdine’s Weisman Museum can seem uninviting. Upon first glance at the large concrete building, some students might think it is closed. But open the door and go into the museum and you find yourself in a much different realm — bright, lively and teeming with color.Michael Zakian, director of the … [Read more...] about Art as a Tool for Healing: Weisman Museum Introduces Wellness Initiative
Dance in Flight Debuts this Week in Smothers Theatre
Photos Courtesy of Reagan ZimmererPepperdine’s dance company, Dance in Flight (DIF), will debut their annual spring performance this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in Smothers Theatre. This year's DIF theme is "These Four Years," referring to the time students spend in college.DIF Student Director and senior Reagan Zimmerer wrote in an email that "These Four Years" … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Debuts this Week in Smothers Theatre