Deep Dives
Finding family
Eleven-year-old Hung Le skipped down the stairs and jumped excitedly into the backseat of Tan Beard’s car and strapped his seatbelt on. As they chatted and drove down the road on their way to the […]
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Deep Dives
Seeking salvation
As adrenaline and panic coursed through her veins, Alexis Padilla ran down the hall. Just minutes before, she was helpless, pinned down, as her dad wrapped his powerful hands around her neck in a rage. […]
Deep Dives
Drink hard, learn harder
*Editor’s note: The subject of this narrative profile asked that only his first name be used. The first time Chris* had to take a breathalyzer he was just 16. He had just clipped an elderly […]
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Pepperdine debate coach steps up to help others find their voice
When students describe Abi Smith, visiting professor of communication and debate coach, they point to her bubbliness, confidence and hardworking personality. They would never imagine she was a victim of domestic violence. Smith shared her […]
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The global game
Indonesia, Australia and United States. Out of all the countries Pepperdine sophomore women’s golfer Tatiana Wijaya has traveled to around the world, these are three that have made a significant impact on her life. Born […]
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Diversity
Campus Life
Lily’s Malibu: 25 years and counting
For Lily Castro, the owner of Lily’s Malibu, it is no coincidence that the word “lily” is symbolic of success. Across the pathway from Bank of Books at the Point Dume Plaza Shopping Center, Castro […]
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Just keep swimming
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming. Pepperdine University Women’s Swim team is determined to do just that this season. Long-term exhaustion, or burnout, is a common side effect to many of the swimmers who have […]
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Dance in Flight keeps audiences captivated
The curtain rises. The lights come up. 5, 6, 7, 8 Show time. Dance in Flight continues to keep audiences captivated through the talented dancers who flock to the program year after year. For more […]