Photos Courtesy of Shannon Farar-Griefer Ultramarathon runner Shannon Farar-Griefer has logged hundreds and thousands of miles in races across the country. In 2001, Farar-Griefer became the first woman in the world to double the Badwater Death Valley race (292 miles on foot). Ultramarathons are “anything beyond the classic 26.2-mile distance — races from increasingly popular … [Read more...] about LA resident to run 135 miles for Multiple Sclerosis
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Tough Mudder to challenge LA
Photos Courtesy of Tough Mudder A member of the California National Guard, Bill “Big Sarge” Hansen was injured while serving a tour in Iraq in February of 2009. An accident involving an IED explosion caused him to suffer three cracked bones in his neck, herniated disks in his back, a traumatic brain injury and further injuries to his knee and shoulder. “I was pretty … [Read more...] about Tough Mudder to challenge LA
LaZebnik closes the book on Payson
Photo by Brandon Scheirman Ken LaZebnik, director for Library Advancement and Public Affairs, will be leaving his position at the end of January. LaZebnik, who has been with the university since 2010, has been named the Founding Director of Stephen’s College Mastery of Fine Arts in Television and Screenwriting. LaZebnik, a playwright and screenwriter, helped Stephen’s … [Read more...] about LaZebnik closes the book on Payson
Staff Editorial: Defeat the Pepperdine stereotype
Art by Brooke Muschott Rewind to 1, 2, 3, 4 or even 5 years ago when you were sitting in front of a computer screen on a Saturday night, one desk lamp illuminating the corner of your room. You were writing your college apps. You were applying to Pepperdine. You were writing your typical supplement essays, and Pepperdine asked you what you would bring to the diversity in a … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Defeat the Pepperdine stereotype
Get him to the Greek festival
Photo by Vanessa Wang Opa, opa! The Greeks sure know how to have fun. The 15th Annual LA Greek Fest was held in Downtown Los Angeles from Sept. 6 to Sept. 8. There were more than 20 booths featuring carnival games, hot dogs and, most importantly, authentic Greek food. Pepperdine’s International Club organized a mini field trip to the festival on Sept. 8, an activity aimed … [Read more...] about Get him to the Greek festival