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The Dangers of Electric Vehicles and How To Avoid Lithium-Ion Fires

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In the aftermath of the Southern California Fires, 645 electric vehicle's (EV) lithium-ion batteries were removed as hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during Phase 1 of the cleanup, Julia Giarmoleo, EPA press officer, wrote in a email to the Graphic on March 11. The lithium-ion battery poses a unique danger because of its flammability and ability … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Electric Vehicles and How To Avoid Lithium-Ion Fires

Tassilo Schmid Starts His Legacy as Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Head Coach

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Interim Head Coach Tassilo Schmid of the Pepperdine Women's Tennis team has been coaching the team since Dec. 20, according to Pepperdine Athletics.Before his transition to the women's side of the court, Schmid was an assistant coach for the Men's Tennis team for seven years and was named ITA's Regional Assistant Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2022, according to Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Tassilo Schmid Starts His Legacy as Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Head Coach

Pepperdine Swim and Dive Named CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for 19th Consecutive Semester

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For the 19 consecutive semesters, the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team has once again proven that excellence extends beyond the pool.The swim and dive team has been recognized by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as a Scholar All-America Team, an honor awarded to programs that achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. With an … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Swim and Dive Named CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for 19th Consecutive Semester

The Struggles of Recovery

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Sports injuries can feel like looking up a narrow and winding staircase. Pepperdine athletes who have walked through the struggle of recovery said they are asking themselves a similar question and advocating for the mental aspects of injury that accompany the physical. Hannah Bruner, sophomore cross country and track athlete said her initial hurdle surrounding her injury was … [Read more...] about The Struggles of Recovery

Competing Amid Tragedy: Pepperdine Athletes Navigate the Palisades Fire

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After sheltering in place with a large part of the Pepperdine community as they were surrounded by flames and no power for the Franklin Fire, many Pepperdine athletes found themselves in a similar situation during the Palisades Fire. While most Pepperdine students were still home for winter break during the Palisades Fire, many of Pepperdine’s athletes — including those on … [Read more...] about Competing Amid Tragedy: Pepperdine Athletes Navigate the Palisades Fire