Life & Arts Editor Haylie Ross poses out of her car's sunroof at an outlook spot over Pacific Coast Highway on Aug. 21. This lookout spot is my go-to when I want to see something beautiful. Photos courtesy of Haylie Ross Love is the breath of life. Love defines humanity. Love colors the world. Yet, I haven't always seen it that way. I used to believe life’s beauty had … [Read more...] about Good News: Fall in Love Again and Again
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Reel Inn Malibu Fans Call for Rebuilding: It Might Just Happen
The Reel Inn Malibu is calm before the daily storm of loyal customers on a sunny day Feb. 2016. The rustic decor made the restaurant feel genuine, fans said. Photo courtesy of Zach Le The tide might be turning for the owners of the Reel Inn Malibu. The State of California would not continue to lease the site of the beloved seafood restaurant to its owners, Andy and Teddy … [Read more...] about Reel Inn Malibu Fans Call for Rebuilding: It Might Just Happen
Pepperdine Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day
President Jim Gash addresses the audience for the annual Founder's Day at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 17. Gash launched this year's campaign of "Purpose," reflecting back on the University's pursuit of excellence. Photos by Olivia Schneider As the undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and more piled in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 17, the live orchestra began to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day
Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
Infographic by Betsy Burrow Update: This article was updated on Oct. 1, 2025 to include quotes from Seaver Faculty Senate President Chris Doran. Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, dropping four spots since last year's edition. The national university rankings … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series Launches 2025–26 Season
International Studies Professor Felicity Vabulas speaks about why states exit from international organizations in the Surfboard Room on Sept. 10. Panelists Amanda Rizkallah and John Taden, both International Studies professors, joined Vabulas for her discussion. Photos courtesy of Jeffrey BowenOn Wednesday, Sept. 10, students and faculty gathered to hear International Studies … [Read more...] about W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series Launches 2025–26 Season