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
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Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
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
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
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
From Subway to the ER: Brandon Gille Goes on a Painfully Unique First Date
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
