Cancer survivor Pearce Quesenberry works with Stand Up to Cancer to bring promising treatments to cancer patients.
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MBA Student Manny Sanoja Aims to Inspire with Self-Help Books
Manny Sanoja reflects on his new novel and how he hopes to inspire his readers.
Making Waves: Jason Garofolo
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 […]
Artist Corner: Ryan Opton
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 […]
People of Pepperdine: Jeremy Whitt
Photo by Chad Jimenez “I am very excited to be back [at Payson Library]. I’m very excited that we have a Starbucks. The reception of the students and faculty, everyone on campus, and the community has just been overwhelming, positive and great so I’m really thankful and glad for that. I am looking forward to […]
People of Pepperdine: Rachel Hogan
Photo by Chad Jimenez “I want to go into publishing, like with my major, and I want to either be an editor or a writer in young adult fiction, because of my passion from reading that. I remember that my third grade teacher used to read to us a lot. She used to read to […]
Preseason Profile: Yasmine Robinson-Bacote
West Coast Conference All-Preseason selection Yasmine Robinson-Bacote looks to lead the Waves this season
People of Pepperdine: Priscilla Magana
Photo by Chad Jimenez “My family influences me because they have been there for me since day one and they always support me and motivate me to do what I love. My friends and family are what really defines me. I like to be really intentional with every relationship that I have rather than just […]
People of Pepperdine: Salina Perez
Photo by Chad Jimenez “I am president of Latino Student Association this year and I am also VP of Finance for Crossroads. I am an ally and advocate for all ethnicities, races, sexualities, and just anyone who are kind of the outliers because I do identify myself as an outlier. One of my goals is […]
People of Pepperdine: Nicholas Wedl
Photos by Chad Jimenez “A big inspirational figure for me was my coach in high school. I ran cross country and track and he played a really big role in our lives. I’m a senior right now and after I graduate I’m going to go work for a year as a physical therapist aid and […]
