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Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture

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When entering Malibu, a sign on the side of the road reads, "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." As you venture closer to the coast, surfers spread across the beaches lying along the Pacific Coast Highway, displaying the integral surf culture in Malibu.However, students have expressed mixed feelings about whether or not this surfing culture is truly immersed in Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture

Pepperdine SCUBA Keeps its Head Above Water

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June 18, 1977. On choppy seas off the coast of Anacapa — an island in the Channel Islands chain — 10 Pepperdine University divers plunge into chilled California waters, according to the Graphic's archival reporting. 46 years later, the SCUBA club still braves rough waters as they look to breathe new life into the club. “We’re working hard to make … [Read more...] about Pepperdine SCUBA Keeps its Head Above Water

Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach

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The orange sun sets at Point Dume State Beach, leaving an array of colors throughout the horizon. The waves crashing on the seashore enamored me and transported me to a place of tranquility. Photo by Yamillah HurtadoThe beach is my happy place. It’s where I feel free.Being so close to the beach is how Pepperdine won me over, so it was only fair I commemorated the end of … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach

Malibu Rocks

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Pepperdine University sits in Malibu, California: 21 miles of scenic beauty I often take for granted.When I am walking around outside or even driving to school in the morning, I hardly notice the beautiful features surrounding me. My morning commute has the ocean on my right and rolling hills on my left. In the morning, I am often too busy thinking about the day ahead to … [Read more...] about Malibu Rocks