The official poster for Horror Nights 2021 sits tall as a photo opportunity before guests enter Universal Studios Hollywood. I experienced some of the theme park in the daytime on Oct. 17, before the ghosts and monsters made their 6 p.m. appearance. Photos by Beth Gonzales Attending Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights has been a tradition of mine for a few years — … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Dreams and Screams at Universal Studios Horror Nights
Life and Arts
Body and Soul: School is in Session—In Person
Art by Leah Bae My alarm clock begins shrieking at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Beep! Beep! Beep! Groggy and disoriented, I don’t even realize what a special day it is — Aug. 30, the first day of in-person classes back at Pepperdine.My last in-person class, along with many other students, happened in March 2020, meaning nearly a year and a half passed since COVID-19 forced life … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: School is in Session—In Person
Pepperdine Picks Music: Students and Graphic Staff on Repeat
Art by Leah Bae As the semester progresses and classes intensify, the Pepperdine community takes a quick break to share the music they adore. Whether the album is older or dropped yesterday, discovering music can feel brand new.Pepperdine students and Graphic Life and Arts staff responded to a survey asking what music they have been relying on in this moment and time, hoping to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Picks Music: Students and Graphic Staff on Repeat
The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter
Art by Autumn Hardwick After closing the curtains a year and a half ago, Pepperdine Improv Troupe returned, Sept. 24, delivering much-needed laughs for Waves across campus. It was a battle of wits for the P.I.T. crew, as the cast split into two teams: "It’s a Girl" and "The 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore." The two teams' fates were in the hands of the … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter
Students Find Benefits in the Quiet World of ASMR
Art by Brian ZhouASMR or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the relaxing stimulant many young adults use for scalp prickling sensations, with triggers such as whispering, tapping, crackling and more. Some Pepperdine students who feel close to the ASMR community urge to destigmatize the "abnormal" element surrounding what helps them study, relax and focus. The average age … [Read more...] about Students Find Benefits in the Quiet World of ASMR