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From Combat to Community: Robert Shearer Trades Battlefields for Surfboards and Student Mentorship

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Robert Shearer, professor of Decision Science, teaches a Surf Chapel student how to pop up on their board at Zuma Beach on Sep. 15. Shearer said he is not the leader of Surf Chapel, but he tries to facilitate an environment where student leaders can shine. Photo courtesy of the Surf Chapel Instagram From fighting on the front lines to fighting mountain lions. Robert … [Read more...] about From Combat to Community: Robert Shearer Trades Battlefields for Surfboards and Student Mentorship

Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply

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At just 14 years old, first-year Larry Flores set out to create something he never saw in the surf industry: a brand that felt like a community.What started as a simple sketch of items he’d take on a surf trip turned into Surf Trip Supply, a surfwear brand that has quickly built a strong following. Flores said Surf Trip Supply is about more than just clothing — … [Read more...] about Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply

Students Connect Sports and Spirituality at Pepperdine

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Pepperdine requires Chapel for every first and second year student, but there are many options from religious discussions to prayer and sports. Many athletes, in both the collegiate and professional realm, have religious ties, which is a contributing factor to why Sports Chapels at Pepperdine are so popular. “The theme of fellowship is what the Chapel was centered on,” … [Read more...] about Students Connect Sports and Spirituality at Pepperdine

Pepperdine’s Club Surf Team Goes Beyond the Break

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Malibu is well known for its 21 miles of scenic beauty along Pacific Coast Highway. Along these 21 miles sit multiple beaches that are perfect surf spots. The Malibu NoseRiding Invitational and the Malibu Surfing Association Classic are just two of the surf competitions that take place in the 'Bu. The city has also produced some of the most elite surfers in the world, including … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Club Surf Team Goes Beyond the Break

Sebastien Pourrat: The Basque Country Takes Malibu

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Chef Sebastien Pourrat's life's work in the culinary world now brings him to Malibu with Casita Basqueria.The store, which is located in Surf Canyon — a small shopping center next to the Malibu Country Mart — holds specialty Spanish foods and carefully curated home goods. It was born from the sense of identity that the French area of the Basque country shares with … [Read more...] about Sebastien Pourrat: The Basque Country Takes Malibu