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New Health Ambassadors Monitor Public Spaces for Mask Wearing

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Pepperdine Health Ambassadors sophomores Asia Ford (left) and Rachel Jiang (right) pose in front of Payson Library before starting their shift Oct. 20. Ford said she hopes to make an impact through her new position by reducing COVID cases. Photo by Ryan Brinkman As Pepperdine staff and students settle into life on campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Pepperdine works to enforce … [Read more...] about New Health Ambassadors Monitor Public Spaces for Mask Wearing

Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends

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Graphic by Ali Levens Carved jack-o’-lanterns sit outside dorm rooms, spider webs and ghosts loom over the HAWC and students become frantic as they try to figure out what to dress up as. Alas, Halloween is here. As we inch closer to the spooky day, the Pepperdine community embraces the holiday spirit. But, how did this day come to be? The holiday started as an ancient … [Read more...] about Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends

Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall

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Hi, Pepperdine. It's us again. The Graphic staff reminding you what the Freedom Wall means on campus. This isn't a new conversation we're having — in fact, it's one we revisit every few years. But the revolving door of academia warrants constant discussion and renewal of tradition, so allow us to reintroduce you to one of Pepperdine's sacred spaces: the Freedom Wall. Located … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial — Honor the Legacy of the Freedom Wall

Hot Shots: Katie Ledecky is the Moment

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Art by Leah BaeYou hear it at every professional swim meet. Over the sound of a starting gun and the splash of water is a whisper that brushes the announcers booth and resides over the crowd. "Is this the next Michael Phelps?"Personally, I'm over it.Instead of focusing on what Michael Phelps has done, we need to instead look at Katie Ledecky, who doesn't just stand up to the … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Katie Ledecky is the Moment

Men’s Golf Hungry for More This Upcoming Season

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Then-junior Joe Highsmith competes in the NCAA Golf Championship in Scottsdale, Ari., on June 2. Highsmith said there were a couple hundred people at the match supporting the team. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsMen's golf has a chance to do something no other Pepperdine team has done in the past: repeat as national champions. It’s one challenge to win a national … [Read more...] about Men’s Golf Hungry for More This Upcoming Season