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G News 02.20.14

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Whitney Ashton and Shayla Girardin bring you the top stories for this week's issue of the print paper. Team Oscar winner and Pepperdine student Mackenna Millet stops by to talk all things Team Oscar with Shayla. _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about G News 02.20.14

Heated talk hits the Winter Olympics

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Photo courtesy of www.olympic.org Before the Winter Olympics commence on Feb. 6 in Sochi, the Games face hot and cold reactions from fans and critics.   The Good The Winter Olympics will commence in Sochi today, with host Russia uniting the world in games that stand for competition, pride and peace. That underlying intention of the Olympics is often overlooked in … [Read more...] about Heated talk hits the Winter Olympics

REELSTORIES come to life

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A high-profile snowboarding rivalry, an Olympic dream and stunning action footage of pro-snowboarders comprise  “The Crash Reel.” The story centers on young snowboarder, Kevin Pearce, who rose to the top of his sport and gained enough fame and attention to rival the renowned Shaun White. In the midst of Pearce’s success, a horrific accident during a 2009 practice run in Utah … [Read more...] about REELSTORIES come to life

Coach Tanner returns to coach for Waves

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Photo Courtesy of www.pepperdinesports.com After 31 years coaching women’s volleyball, Head Coach Nina Matthies stepped down in November from her post leading the Waves’ indoor team, leaving some big shoes to fill. In December, Troy Tanner stepped back onto his old court, this time to coach. Tanner, who is no stranger to Pepperdine, will begin his tenure as a head coach … [Read more...] about Coach Tanner returns to coach for Waves