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Rain Doesn’t Keep Surfers Out of the Water

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Mar Vista resident David Johnson surfs at First Point in Malibu on Jan. 15, during a weather advisory. It began raining shortly after the end of his session. Photos by Melissa Auchard Malibu’s dazzling blue ocean turned a murky brown after an onslaught of rain in early January. Logs, sticks and trash filled beaches along the Pacific Coast. The rain spread other debris — like … [Read more...] about Rain Doesn’t Keep Surfers Out of the Water

Pepperdine Surf Team Finds Balance Among Challenges

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Senior Jeff Proodian rides the wave in the Huntington Beach Pier Competition in July. Proodian said he's been with the surf team since his first year. Photo Courtesy of Jeff Proodian Club sports athletes differ greatly from NCAA Division I. Though these are a lot of similarities, like watching film, having multiple practices a day and grueling work of balancing hectic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Surf Team Finds Balance Among Challenges

Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met

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Alumnus Will Noland ('22) in Malibu in spring 2022. Will died Aug. 22, and the Pepperdine community is mourning his loss. Photo Courtesy of Sigma Phi Epsilon A selfless leader, a compassionate friend and a light to everyone he met — these were just a few phrases friends and family used to describe alumnus Will Noland ('22). Will died in Venice, Calif., on Aug. 22, and is … [Read more...] about Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met

Surf Convo is Back

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Pepperdine students meet by Tower 13 at Zuma Beach on Wednesday mornings for Surf Convo. Now that the gatherings have resumed, all interested students are welcome to attend. Photo by Emily ShawThe Pacific Ocean provides more than just a view for Pepperdine students. Surf Convo offers a community for those who want to grow their faith with one another while taking on the … [Read more...] about Surf Convo is Back

Stoked Surfboards — Local Malibu Business Makes Waves

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Local Malibu business Stoked Surfboards has both rideable surfboards and art boards for the wall. Bobbi Bennett, creator of the company, took this inspiration from her photography career and love of surfing. Photos courtesy of Bobbi Bennett Correction: The article has been updated to reflect the correct location of Zito Gallery in Montecito, Calif. and the correct website … [Read more...] about Stoked Surfboards — Local Malibu Business Makes Waves