Former military policeman Branden Garcia stands in his army uniform. Garcia served in the army for seven years.Photos courtesy of Branden GarciaJunior Branden Garcia transferred to Pepperdine this fall in hopes of working in the medical field. He is a Political Science major on the Pre-med track. Garcia served in the army for seven years. He worked as a military policeman, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Veteran Wants to Help People in a New Way
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Q&A Senior Spotlight — Jared Maguire
Transfer Jared Maguire poses for a "classic, awkward" headshot in his living room. Maguire has planned to graduate in spring 2021 with a degree in Finance. Photos courtesy of Jared MaguireSenior Jared Maguire said he knew Pepperdine was the perfect school for him even after he got rejected during his senior year of high school. Maguire has made many memories throughout his … [Read more...] about Q&A Senior Spotlight — Jared Maguire
Fresh Faces: Transfer Sophomore Dreams to Dance In Flight
Photos courtesy of Katherine LeeSophomore Katherine Lee flows into a split leap while performing at her local theatre in Orange County. She said she dreams of dancing at Pepperdine. Sophomore Katherine “Katie” Lee transferred to Pepperdine this semester to pursue a degree in Psychology. Lee said she hopes to join Dance in Flight once students are able to safely … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Sophomore Dreams to Dance In Flight
Coffee with a Transfer Connects Students at Starbucks
Photo by Marisa Dragos There's a new campaign curating coffee and community on campus. Student Affairs launched an initiative called Coffee with a Transfer to foster friendships between transfer and non-transfer students. Any Pepperdine undergraduate student can fill out an online form with a little bit of information about themselves, and the Office of Student Affairs … [Read more...] about Coffee with a Transfer Connects Students at Starbucks
Overcoming Obstacles
Photos Courtesy of Morgan Davenport Only a few people learn the lesson of never giving up. Eric Cooper has learned it quite well. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Cooper unknowingly began his basketball career when his dad, Eric Cooper Sr. put a basketball in his crib. His father played basketball overseas in the early part of Cooper’s life. Now Cooper’s been playing for … [Read more...] about Overcoming Obstacles