Images by Kayla Lee Brittany O'Grady, a half-Black, half-White actress said that because of the way she looks, she often gets casted as a Latina. She also said she gets type-cast to play roles about troubled women and thinks those roles are often given to women of color. On Fox's TV show "Star," O'Grady, a former Pepperdine student, plays Simone, who is of the same ethnic … [Read more...] about A Call for Positive Representation
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Men’s Water Polo falls to USC
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe No. 9 Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo Team suffered a tough 11-5 loss to the No. 2 USC Trojans this weekend. Junior attacker Marko Asic and sophomore center back Mate Toth each had two goals. Senior goalie Zach Rhodes had nine saves, bringing his season total up to 169. "USC is one of the hardest teams to play against," Asic said. … [Read more...] about Men’s Water Polo falls to USC
Pepperdine’s Fundraising Holds Up to Other Universities’
Graphic by Kylie MyersPepperdine is holding its own, comparing its long-term fundraising campaigns with those of nearby state universities and other private universities.These types of campaigns, which can span several years, raise money for various university needs, including need-based scholarships, fellowships and for helping specific schools within the universities. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Fundraising Holds Up to Other Universities’
Beach Volleyball Splits Season Opening Tournament
Photos Courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine's Beach Volleyball team opened their season at Zuma Beach on Saturday, walking away with one win and one loss. The No. 3 pair of sophomores Skylar Caputo and Heidi Dyer contributed wins in both matches. "I thought the team played absolutely fantastic," Head Coach Nina Matthies said. "It was just what we expected, tough competition for … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Splits Season Opening Tournament
Views from the Six (Dollar Seats)
Photos and image by Kyle CajeroAuthor's note: If I learned anything from Pepperdine Journalism professor Wendy Fontaine's Journalism 241 class, it's never to bury a lede. In order to honor her during her last semester as a Pepperdine professor, I'll take her advice.Pepperdine was walloped 93-67 at USC on Sunday for the Waves' fifth-straight loss. In a game that was never … [Read more...] about Views from the Six (Dollar Seats)
