Photo Courtesy of Jim Russi Barefooted and surfboard in hand, California residents show state pride by riding the waves. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1782 on Aug. 20, officially declaring surfing as California’s state sport. The bill advocates for surfing culture to take a national and global leadership role in promoting sustainability, while also acknowledging … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up: Surfing Officially Named California’s State Sport
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An Extraordinary Passion Meets Extraordinary Experiences
Photos Courtesy of Larry Beard Professional surfer and photographer Larry Beard has had his fair share of unparalleled underwater experiences — including some extraordinary swims with whales. “Over the top. It’s just these over-the-top experiences slapping you in the face,” Beard said of his close encounter with the humpbacks in Tonga. “You don’t even really have time … [Read more...] about An Extraordinary Passion Meets Extraordinary Experiences
Surf Convo Changes Attendance Requirements
Photos Courtesy of Surf Convo Facebook page Surf Chapel, which is now called Surf Convo, is implementing a new way of distributing convocation credits starting this semester, Associate Professor of Decision Science and Surf Convo leader Robert Shearer said. Surf Convo is changing its attendance requirement due to the high turnover rate, which has been affecting the … [Read more...] about Surf Convo Changes Attendance Requirements
Pepperdine Grads to Start Unique Company
Photos Courtesy of Urban Barrels Appealing to the adventure-seeking, beach-loving consumer wanting an easier way to carry the towel as well as all of the other miscellaneous items brought to the beach, John Paul MacDonell, Mat MacDonell and Eric Locko, co-founders of Urban Barrels, offer an innovative and unique solution. Pepperdine alumnus John Paul MacDonell who … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Grads to Start Unique Company
Feature: Augusto Alvarez Shreds the Surf
Photos by Zach Le Augusto Alvarez came to Pepperdine for one specific reason: the waves. The Miami native set his eyes on the coveted waves of the West Coast when he chose Pepperdine. “The more I fell in love with surfing, the more I wanted to come here,” Alvarez said. When Alvarez was 10 years old his parents sent him to a surf camp to test the waters. The passion … [Read more...] about Feature: Augusto Alvarez Shreds the Surf
