Alumnus Will Noland ('22) in Malibu in spring 2022. Will died Aug. 22, and the Pepperdine community is mourning his loss. Photo Courtesy of Sigma Phi Epsilon A selfless leader, a compassionate friend and a light to everyone he met — these were just a few phrases friends and family used to describe alumnus Will Noland ('22). Will died in Venice, Calif., on Aug. 22, and is … [Read more...] about Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
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Stop and Smell the Pesto: A Month in Florence
A view of the city of Florence, Italy in summer 2022. Pepperdine offers a study abroad program in Florence for students. Photos by Abby Wilt The most common question I get asked when I tell someone I studied abroad in Florence is, "How was the food?" so I will just start by saying yes, the food was amazing, and I would go back just to eat another plate of pasta. With that being … [Read more...] about Stop and Smell the Pesto: A Month in Florence
LA Art Feature: Pepperdine Art Professor Paints a Dreamland
Dancers move with the air and off the canvas in a photo of Yvette Gellis' "Ascension" painting. This piece started off the Verdure exhibition and set a calm tone as people entered the gallery. Photos by Liza EsquibiasPepperdine adjunct Art professor Yvette Gellis’ latest exhibition is Verdure, on display at the LA Louver art gallery in Venice, Calif. It consists of a … [Read more...] about LA Art Feature: Pepperdine Art Professor Paints a Dreamland
Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
Photos courtesy of Fabric Media.Comprised of painters, musicians, poets and occasionally dancers, the Night Owl Players are a collaborative group of artists who work on their respective crafts together. Since 2015, the Night Owl Players have been performing around Los Angeles, most often at the Mar Vista Art Walk. While Venice has gained a reputation for fostering an artist … [Read more...] about Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
Why You Should Take a Break from the Library
Photos by Kat NanceThe convenient study rooms, a brand new Starbucks and an irresistible ocean view might make you never want to leave Payson library again. However, packing up your textbooks and heading to some new scenery might help boost your motivation and your GPA.When asked by Education Weekly, Psychologist Robert Bjork said that a change of scenery could increase both … [Read more...] about Why You Should Take a Break from the Library