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Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Alyssa Riley

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Senior Alyssa Riley smiles at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy, in February 2019. Riley said she chose the Florence program because she wanted to experience ancient European culture.Photos Courtesy of Alyssa RileyAs a Student Athletic Medicine Intern (SAMI) working on campus at the athletic training center at Pepperdine, senior Alyssa Riley said she has been helping … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Alyssa Riley

Fresh Faces: Basketball Fan Dreams of Being a Corporate Lawyer for Nike

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First-year Andrew Crandall smiles with his Pepperdine admission letter in May in his hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. Crandall said he looks forward to being on campus because Malibu is somewhere he dreamed of living. Photos Courtesy of Andrew Crandall First-year Andrew Crandall hopes to see himself in Nike's future. Crandall, who is a History major from Anchorage, Alaska, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Basketball Fan Dreams of Being a Corporate Lawyer for Nike

Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field

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The official movie poster for the record-breaking 2013 film “42” displays Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) sliding into home. Robinson faced racism from his teammates, other teams and society.Photos Courtesy of Legendary PicturesThe film “42” is a historical biographic drama about baseball legend Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) who … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field

Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Annie Vander Mey

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Senior Annie Vander Mey (left) performs an experiment with one of her best friends, senior Madison Menefee (right), in the chemistry lab at Pepperdine in February 2019. Vander Mey said she met Menefee in their first year and their “bond” really strengthened after taking chemistry together and has remained ever since.Photos Courtesy of Annie Vander MeySenior Annie … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Annie Vander Mey

Fresh Faces: SGA Senator Shares Importance of Diversity With the Pepperdine Community

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First-year RJ Wicks visits the beach at the Santa Monica Pier in August. He said the Malibu location was a big factor in his decision to go to Pepperdine, and he felt like he was at a resort walking around campus.Photos Courtesy of RJ WicksFirst-year Political Science major and Industrial/Organizational Psychology minor RJ Wicks' dream job is to work in education policy, or … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: SGA Senator Shares Importance of Diversity With the Pepperdine Community