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Pearce Quesenberry Shows Cancer Who’s Boss

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Photos courtesy of Pearce QuesenberryIn 2008, a curly haired 10-year-old was diagnosed with brain cancer: Medulloblastoma, to be exact. She had two options: follow the traditional five-year treatment plan with a high chance of failure or pursue a new “high risk, high reward” experimental treatment. That brave curly haired 10-year-old is now Pepperdine senior Pearce … [Read more...] about Pearce Quesenberry Shows Cancer Who’s Boss

MBA Student Manny Sanoja Aims to Inspire with Self-Help Books

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Photo Courtesy of Manny Sanoja Manny Sanoja is an author and MBA student at Pepperdine University. He lives nearby in Oak Park and recently published his book “Enlightened Awakening: A Practical Guide to Self-Awareness, Hope and Healing.” In this book, he writes about self-discovery and reflects on life and death through a Christian perspective. “I grew up in a … [Read more...] about MBA Student Manny Sanoja Aims to Inspire with Self-Help Books

Making Waves: Jason Garofolo

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Photos Courtesy of Claire Fagin Jason Garofolo, filmmaker and Pepperdine senior, understands hard work from his past as an aspiring Olympian. Garofolo, who will be graduating this spring, just completed production for his directorial debut, “The Road is All.” He describes it as an art-house adventure film, which follows the story of three friends and a possible love … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Jason Garofolo

Artist Corner: Ryan Opton

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Photos courtesy of Ryan Opton Senior Ryan Opton believes comedy has a way of healing. Opton, president of the Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT), did not attempt improv until his freshman year at Pepperdine. On a whim, he auditioned for the troupe and found himself performing in front of audiences the next week. Soon, he was addicted. “It’s changed my life a lot,” Opton … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Ryan Opton