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Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career

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Jesse Smith is the only Pepperdine graduate to appear in five Olympic games, doing so in every rendition from 2004 through 2020, according to Pepperdine Athletics. He won silver in the 2008 Beijing games and has served as captain of the U.S.A. water polo team since 2017 before stepping into a high school coaching role in 2021, according to The Coronado Times.Former coaches and … [Read more...] about Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career

Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition

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The annual celebration of Blue and Orange Madness took over Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 6.The night began as Pepperdine PA announcer Asher Low rallied the crowd to welcome the men's and women’s basketball teams to the floor. The festivities included a "shooting stars" challenge, half-court shots for tuition, a brand-new three-on-three scrimmage, a dunk contest and … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition

Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table

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Growing up, my mom had three important rules: we go to church on Sunday, we make our beds and we eat together as a family.It was so important to her that we set aside time in the day to be together, even if it was just for a meal — no screens, no distractions. The dinner table became a sacred space at my house. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I had to be home … [Read more...] about Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table

Pepperdine Hosts 2023 WCC Cross Country Championship

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Pepperdine Cross Country hosted the 2023 West Conference Conference Championship meet Oct. 28, at Alumni Park. The women’s team ran first and finished in seventh place, while the men’s team followed and finished in sixth. Senior Johnathan Flint was the No. 1 runner for the men’s team coming in 25th place with a time of 25:49.6. On the women’s side, freshman Lizzy Crawford … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts 2023 WCC Cross Country Championship