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His Name is Phil Riola and He’s Busier Than You

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Photo by Monika Haskell Nothing about senior Phil Riola is average. Not only does Riola balance a full course load, he engages in a 40-hour workweek at a prestigious real estate agency in Beverly Hills, while also anchoring on “Good Morning Malibu,” Pepperdine’s weekly morning news show. Riola, 21, entered the workforce archiving videos and answering phones at age 10, … [Read more...] about His Name is Phil Riola and He’s Busier Than You

Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains

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Photo by Shawn Jones Escondido Falls Although the entrance is adjacent to the Pacific Coast Highway, the trails at Escondido Falls are serene vacations from the motor-crowded coast. The hike begins on a paved road between beautiful Malibu estates. After a quarter mile, the real journey begins. A mile inward, a 50-foot waterfall releases a sulfuric perfume into the air. After … [Read more...] about Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains

First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology Helen Easterling Williams took up the reins this year as the leader of GSEP. Williams is the first African-American female dean of a school at Pepperdine, according to President Andrew K. Benton. Former Dean of GSEP Margaret Weber announced her retirement in January, beginning the search … [Read more...] about First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks

Soul Surfers Take to the Waves

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Photos by Shawn Jones Surfing Calls for Community  A group of Pepperdine students gathered together in prayer and worship on the sand before hopping into the crisp waves Easter morning. As the sun started to rise, the group circled up and reflected on their lives while marveling at the many surf memories to come. The group then shredded the Sunday sunrise waves … [Read more...] about Soul Surfers Take to the Waves

PCH Reopened After Power Pole Cracks

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Photo by Whitney Irick PCH was closed in both directions between John Tyler Drive and Latigo Canyon on Saturday, Sept. 6, due to downed power lines, according to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's station. Westbound traffic was turned around at John Tyler Drive and eastbound traffic was given the same order at Latigo Canyon Road, City News Service reported. As of 3:15 … [Read more...] about PCH Reopened After Power Pole Cracks