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Shalom Montgomery

Administrators, Faculty Reflect on Five Years of Gash Presidency

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On Monday, March 4, 2019, former Caruso associate dean Jim Gash stepped into a crowded Elkins Auditorium, a room full of expectancy and standards, and officially commenced his time as President. Gash is now wrapping up his fifth year as President of Pepperdine University. Throughout his tenure, he has faced the global pandemic, multiple wildfires, tragedy and … [Read more...] about Administrators, Faculty Reflect on Five Years of Gash Presidency

Seaver Students Seek Straus Certificate

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Pepperdine’s academic benchmark is furthered through the Straus Institute Dispute Resolution, which allows undergraduate students to take law courses to earn their Certificate in Conflict Management (CCM)."You can take the skills into all aspects of your daily life," senior Griffee Mapps said. "Whether your friends are having a disagreement or you're having a dispute with … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Seek Straus Certificate

Staff Editorial: Waves Support Waves

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Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine One of the most common phrases used throughout our Pepperdine experience is “Family," as often mentioned by students, faculty and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Waves Support Waves

‘We Go Through This as a Whole’: Students Find Community in Devastation

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The smoke clears, the ash settles and the light emerges once again. In recent years, the Pepperdine community has come together in times of loss and devastation, senior Helena Mekuanint said. The past month hosted a number of wildfires, threatening structures across Southern California. “Honestly, being a senior at Pepperdine right now, every year there’s been something … [Read more...] about ‘We Go Through This as a Whole’: Students Find Community in Devastation

Men’s Basketball Secures Dominate 62-Point Victory Over Life Pacific

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The Waves are back.Pepperdine Men's Basketball earned an expected win against Life Pacific on Dec. 4, scoring 119 against Life Pacific’s 57. The squad recently came off a loss against Weber State University, making their record 2-6. The Waves' triple-digit win is the largest win margin of the season, surpassing the 128-67 victory at the Lincoln Exhibition on Nov. 2.Head … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Secures Dominate 62-Point Victory Over Life Pacific