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Journey from misdirection to directioner

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Late nights and endless hours spent meeting people sounds like the typical freshman New Student Orientation experience. But the NSO Leaders experience their own personal Renaissance the week before school, too. Nearly 100 returning students came back to campus on Aug. 15 to begin their training in all-things Pepperdine. Orientation leaders spent time getting to know each … [Read more...] about Journey from misdirection to directioner

Horoscopes 08.26.13

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Aquarius This is a perfect week for you to finally start jogging. Or not. You’re perfect just the way you are, and jogging is the worst. Aries Someone is going to spill water on your laptop. You won’t be able to stop it, but try to act surprised when it happens. Cancer Do not, under any circumstances, let anyone borrow your car. The fact that people let anyone borrow their … [Read more...] about Horoscopes 08.26.13

Soccer kicks off season with win at SLO

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics The Waves stepped onto Cal Poly’s field in San Luis Obispo and swept the No. 20-ranked Mustangs 3-0 on Aug. 17 setting a positive tone early on. The preseason match tested the relatively young team, which welcomed 11 freshmen this year, eight of whom played during the exhibition game. “The freshmen did a great job at managing their … [Read more...] about Soccer kicks off season with win at SLO

Taylor prepares for season with Team USA

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Photo Courtesy of Norceca Before junior Josh Taylor stepped on campus for the 2013-14 men’s volleyball season, he had made his fourth appearance playing for Team USA, this time to compete in the Pan American Cup in Mexico City. In the past, Taylor competed for the U.S. junior national teams in Canada and Brazil, and he also played for the youth national team in … [Read more...] about Taylor prepares for season with Team USA

Athletics captures gym resurfacing with GoPro

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Photo Courtesy of Jordan Holm Typically used to capture wave barrels, cliff jumps, underwater excursions and other shenanigans, the GoPro is a versatile camera that has become a go-to device for many. This summer, the Athletics Department stuck one on a wall in Firestone Fieldhouse. From June 25 to July 27, a crew of about 37 people worked to resurface the wooden court. It is … [Read more...] about Athletics captures gym resurfacing with GoPro