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Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets

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Poetry is not just a job for Dana Gioia, celebrated poet and literary critic. It is his passion.Gioia served as the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003-2009 and was the California State Poet Laureate in 2015. He now is taking the time to share his wisdom with college students. Jessica Hooten Wilson, professor and chair of Great Books, had Gioia guide her … [Read more...] about Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets

Paws and Pose: Board x HRL Host November Puppy Yoga

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Paws and Pose! The Student Programming Board (Board) in collaboration with Housing and Residence Life (HRL) hosted their November event of Puppy Yoga. The pup exercise was held at the Seaside Lawn on Nov. 2. “Well, I mean, who doesn't love puppies?” Ana Sofia Palmeros, senior and event planner for the Board, said. “When we're away from home, a lot of times … [Read more...] about Paws and Pose: Board x HRL Host November Puppy Yoga

Psychiatrist Discusses Current Mental Health Crisis

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Dr. Thomas Insel visited Pepperdine on Oct. 30 to speak about the current mental health crisis. He also gave the audience potential solutions to help solve the crisis. Pepperdine hosted Dr. Thomas Insel for the David Baird Lecture Series on Oct. 30 in Elkins Auditorium. Dr. Insel spoke to the Pepperdine community about the current mental health crisis, why there is a crisis … [Read more...] about Psychiatrist Discusses Current Mental Health Crisis

Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Falls In First Round of NCAA Tournament

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The Pepperdine Women's Soccer season comes to a crushing end.The Waves lost the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears 1-2 Nov. 16 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. The Bears secured the match in double overtime, finding the back of the net in the 105th minute. The Bears' energy was high in the first half, and pressure … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Falls In First Round of NCAA Tournament

Photo Gallery: Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Second Game in a Row

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Pepperdine Women's Volleyball faced off with the University of San Francisco at Firestone Fieldhouse on Nov. 16. This came as the second time the Waves played against the Dons. In the first matchup, the visiting Waves took the win in five sets. This time, Pepperdine took a more dominant win, sweeping San Francisco 3-0.Graduate outside hitter/opposite Birdie Hendrickson and … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Second Game in a Row