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From Subway to the ER: Brandon Gille Goes on a Painfully Unique First Date

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Photo courtesy of Brandon Gille What’s the most romantic activity for a first date? Eating at a fancy restaurant? Sitting on the beach? Maybe a trip to the emergency room? Brandon Gille, senior Theatre Music contract major, went on a first date in February 2020 that ended with a trip to the ER after a surfing accident. Although the date didn’t go as planned, Gille said it … [Read more...] about From Subway to the ER: Brandon Gille Goes on a Painfully Unique First Date

Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Tia Peterson

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Peterson hiking in Malibu in October 2019 | Photo courtesy of Tia Peterson When she isn't studying economics or working at Geoffrey's, senior Tia Peterson can usually be found on a board. Whether she's surfing, skating or snowboarding, Tia spends much of her time in the outdoors. The Minnesota native sat down with the Graphic to talk about her hobbies, hopes for the future and … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Tia Peterson

Malibu Rocks

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Pepperdine University sits in Malibu, California: 21 miles of scenic beauty I often take for granted.When I am walking around outside or even driving to school in the morning, I hardly notice the beautiful features surrounding me. My morning commute has the ocean on my right and rolling hills on my left. In the morning, I am often too busy thinking about the day ahead to … [Read more...] about Malibu Rocks

“I’ve Seen God in the Ocean”

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Photo by Olivia BeldaWorship and tradition are tightly bound by the passing of time. Generations have recited the same prayers, sang from the same hymnals and celebrated the same holidays. Tradition, in many ways, is a sacred part of faith and community. But when people spill out of their churches, synagogues and mosques, how can they continue to worship in their day-to-day … [Read more...] about “I’ve Seen God in the Ocean”