Graphic by Ali Levens Carved jack-o’-lanterns sit outside dorm rooms, spider webs and ghosts loom over the HAWC and students become frantic as they try to figure out what to dress up as. Alas, Halloween is here. As we inch closer to the spooky day, the Pepperdine community embraces the holiday spirit. But, how did this day come to be? The holiday started as an ancient … [Read more...] about Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends
Halloween
Review: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Embodies the Holiday Spirit
Jack Skellington and Sally sing the iconic finale to the film where they discover they are "simply meant to be." "The Nightmare Before Christmas" producer Tim Burton is known for his stop motion animation and gothic fantasy.Photos courtesy of DisneyIn Disney's 1993 film, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," the audience takes a step inside the mind of the creator, Tim Burton. His … [Read more...] about Review: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Embodies the Holiday Spirit
Pepperdine Students Prepare for Halloween in the Era of COVID-19
Art by Samantha MillerAs Halloween approaches and distance learning continues, students who would normally dress up and celebrate around campus are finding alternative ways to get in the spirit.Students are participating in church activities, attending drive-thru events by the Student Programming Board and innovating new ways to enjoy the spooky season with friends and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Prepare for Halloween in the Era of COVID-19
The Ghosts of Pepperdine: Smothers Theatre
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Kaelin Mendez hosts this special Halloween episode of "The Graph," exploring the supernatural history of Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre. He talked to Assistant Technical Director Stewart O'Rourke and Technical Director Rick Aglietti to hear their stories and experiences of two reported ghosts: The Clapper and the Lady in … [Read more...] about The Ghosts of Pepperdine: Smothers Theatre
My Home Office: Abby Wilt
Freshman Abby Wilt is getting into the Halloween spirit at home with her furry friends. "My favorite part [of working from home] is probably that my dogs can be with me wherever I am," Wilt said. "They always like to sit on my lap while I'm doing my classes." __________________________ Follow the Graphic on Instagram: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about My Home Office: Abby Wilt