Photo by Caroline Conder After undergoing brain surgery at 14 years old, senior Ashtyn Adams thought she wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor. While studying abroad in London during Summer 2019, Adams spoke with Rick Marrs, a Religion professor, former provost and chief academic officer at Pepperdine. Marrs complimented her academic work, but his compliments weren’t … [Read more...] about The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
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Hope Dease Finds Hope in Her Faith
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Whether it's sports, music, academics or politics, most people say they have something they are passionate about and stand firm on, even when their peers disagree. For senior International Studies major Hope Dease, that something is her faith. Dease grew up in Edwards, Colo., and went to a Southern Baptist Church, but it … [Read more...] about Hope Dease Finds Hope in Her Faith
