First baseman Giovanni “Gio” Brusa plays for the Guadalajara Mariachis in Zapopan, Mexico in 2021. The San Francisco Giants, the organization that drafted Brusa in 2016, cut him in 2020, and Brusa has sought an opportunity in independent baseball leagues since. Photo courtesy of Gio BrusaWithin the past two years, Major League Baseball has raised starting salaries … [Read more...] about Housing Policy, Higher Salaries Mark Improvements for Minor League Baseball Players
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Students Stay Active Abroad: Physical Education, Adventure and the Outdoors
Sophomore Heidelberg participant Phillip Young, far left, joins his friends for their first day of fencing class Sept. 20. Young said Heidelberg is filled with adventure, such as hiking up "Philosopher's Way," which he climbed in early January. Photo courtesy of Phillip YoungFantasizing fighting a swashbuckling pirate in Germany, riding alongside a princess in London or sailing … [Read more...] about Students Stay Active Abroad: Physical Education, Adventure and the Outdoors
Malibu Faith Leaders Speak on Student Attendance in Church
Pepperdine students gather for an evening Bible study in Malibu Gathering's Pastor Brian Kelly’s backyard. The devotion was led by church member Cheyene Renner. Photo courtesy of Meagen Renner Malibu faith leaders said they are working to support Pepperdine students and increase their church attendance. In a September Graphic survey of 135 students, only 23% of students said … [Read more...] about Malibu Faith Leaders Speak on Student Attendance in Church
Black History Month: Highlighting Black Student Leaders on Campus
In this episode of the Melanated Muckraker podcast, new host Halle Bowe dives into Black student leadership at Pepperdine University. https://soundcloud.com/pepp-graphic/highlighting-black-student-leaders-on-campus-w-halle-bowe?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The episode features junior Myles Dennis, senior Karesse Frizel, and senior … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Highlighting Black Student Leaders on Campus
Jay Yoon Reflects on Four Years at Pepperdine
Men's Basketball senior guard Jay Yoon looks for an open teammate versus Gonzaga on Feb. 16. Yoon said his dream is to see the 1% of Asian Americans in the NCAA grow tenfold. Photos courtesy of Jay Yoon Approximately 18.6 million Asian Americans call the United States home, which is about 7% of the United States total population. In 2019-20, athletes of Asian descent make up … [Read more...] about Jay Yoon Reflects on Four Years at Pepperdine