Image by Kyle Cajero College signing day is ludicrous with a capital "L" — and no, I'm not referring to the rapper/actor from those endearingly ridiculous, yet immensely-popular "Fast and Furious" movies. To be clear, the college decision process for athletes seems a little silly from an outsider's perspective. Nothing should make myself and a plethora of so-called … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Nets Two Promising Guards
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Freshman Ashley Lahey Finishes U.S. Open Juniors in Round of 16
Photo Courtesy of Bill Kallengberg After making waves last season by finishing in the NCAA quarterfinal, Pepperdine Women's tennis already looks impressive heading into this year. Especially since one of their two newcomers just completed her second week of college by finishing the U.S. Open Juniors in the round of 16. Ashley Lahey, a freshman from Hawthorne, California, … [Read more...] about Freshman Ashley Lahey Finishes U.S. Open Juniors in Round of 16
Tailored Career Fairs Set Students up for Success
Photo by Milan Loiacono There will be six industry-focused Career Fairs this school year. Instead of two large Career Fairs like the Career Center has done in the past, this new approach is meant to personalize the experience for students, so that students talk to employers that fit their major or industry that they are interested in, said Maile Hetherington, marketing and … [Read more...] about Tailored Career Fairs Set Students up for Success
Marissa Davis Takes New Position at Student Success Center
Photo by Chad JimenezMarissa Davis is the new director for the Student Success Center, a center where tutoring can be centralized for various departments as well as academic support to students.This new position is in charge of student success services such as coordinating tutoring services on campus, Kendra Killpatrick, associate dean for Seaver College, said. Killpatrick … [Read more...] about Marissa Davis Takes New Position at Student Success Center
Make LA Your Next Post-Abroad Adventure
Photo by Matt Benton "Welcome back to the real world" is something many students hear from colleagues and family when they come back from abroad. The sudden transition back is sometimes more jarring than the original transition to life abroad, and students hit the ground running with career goals and significantly reduced free time. If abroad was a time that permitted … [Read more...] about Make LA Your Next Post-Abroad Adventure