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Students Learn and Build Community Through Neurodiversity Student Association

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Neurodiversity is an umbrella term which includes differences in brain functioning such as autism, dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to a 2024 YouGov poll, 19% of Americans identify as neurodiverse.At Pepperdine, students who are part of the Neurodiversity Student Association (NSA) come together to foster friendship and educate others on … [Read more...] about Students Learn and Build Community Through Neurodiversity Student Association

Photo Gallery: Women’s Beach Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day With a Duo Win

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April 19, from the morning to the afternoon, Women's Beach Volleyball faced off against Hope International University and the University of Oregon at the Pepperdine Beach Courts. Ending their regular season on a high note, the team dominated with a double win, with an overall score of 4-0 against Hope and 5-0 against Oregon. Additionally, the day paid tribute to the seniors, … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Women’s Beach Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day With a Duo Win

Pepperdine Women’s Basketball’s Chloe Sotell Reflects on Her Basketball Journey

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Pepperdine Women’s Basketball, like most of the spring sports at Pepperdine, is in a transitional period. Head Coach Katie Faulkner finished her first season at the helm with an 8-22 regular season record.The team she inherited was filled with older players; out of the 10 rostered players, eight were either seniors or graduate students. The Waves ended the regular season … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball’s Chloe Sotell Reflects on Her Basketball Journey

Letter from the Editor: The Leadership Edition

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I think it’s odd that leadership is among the pillars of Pepperdine’s mission statement.Purpose is a life-source, service builds moral humility, but leadership? Leadership, as it appears to me, is the precarious road between responsibility and power.Some people are great leaders and some are terrible, but most people never have any chance to lead. I, for one, am … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: The Leadership Edition