Photo by Ella Gonzalez There’s something unmistakably sad about the second week of school. The novelty of coming back has worn off, nostalgia for a bygone winter break sets in, and the melodic incantation of “If I can just make it through this week,” increases in familiarity. We occupy the present unsatisfied, reflect on the past wistfully, and look to the future … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
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Fashion Fights Back
Photos by Kristin Vartan Vibrant signs filled Pershing Square Saturday morning for the second annual Women's March in Los Angeles: "Girls just want to have fun-damental rights" and "Teach girls to be somebodies, instead of somebody's," to name a couple. LA Marchers — women, men and children alike – expressed their soliditary for women's social and political rights through … [Read more...] about Fashion Fights Back
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Photo by Ella Gonzalez The past year saw many exciting and scary things, among them a solar eclipse, hurricanes, enough angry tweets that if monetized could fund every Pepperdine student's tuition, and a new word to add to our lexicon: covfefe. Despite the humor and fright of 2017, no doubt punctuated by moments of delight and joy, there is something particularly refreshing … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
Making Waves: Moments of Honey
Photos courtesy of Blair BonifieldStudent-run greeting card company Moments of Honey is aiming to make life sweeter.Blair Bonifield, Gabrielle Storey and Aiden Lillie created Moments of Honey in July 2016 to share life's favorite moments with friends, family and relatives. The company is based in Charleston, South Carolina with the purpose of creating happy, feel-good cards … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Moments of Honey
Ezralow Dance Explores Artistic Innovation in Smothers
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Malibu community, including Pepperdine students, faculty and staff, came together at Smothers Theatre Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 8 to 10 p.m. to watch "Open," a dance ensemble by Ezralow Dance. Dancers were accompanied by a digitized stage and black panels to complement the dance.Ezralow Dance is a movement-based ensemble known internationally for … [Read more...] about Ezralow Dance Explores Artistic Innovation in Smothers