Photo by Betsy BurrowFrom the quiet corners of their childhoods, they watched — mimicking the way their mothers put on their heels, how their fathers laced their shoes and how their sisters twirled in mirrors — until, piece by piece, they stitched together a style of their own.The idyllic eyes of a child capture wonders that often go unnoticed. Eventually, those … [Read more...] about Made in Their Image: The Style That Shapes Us
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Revisiting the Written: A Generation’s Cry for Intentional Communication
Photo by Betsy BurrowA mailbox flooded, a ringer turned on, a phone glued to the body — society has grafted these "necessities" onto this generation, the "givens" of living today. Communication has become close to constant in a culture built predominantly on speed and efficiency, fulfilling a deep human craving for easier and more frequent connection.And yet, in the wake … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Written: A Generation’s Cry for Intentional Communication
Threads of Texas: How College Students Carry Their Childhoods Forward
Sophomore Liam Stringer (left) and his dad, Tyler Stringer (right), smile together on the Balboa Ferry to the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach on June 27, 2011. Stringer said his dad was the most special part of his childhood. Photo courtesy of Liam StringerCollege is a threshold. A place where childhood fades softly into independence. Between ocean views and crowded dorm … [Read more...] about Threads of Texas: How College Students Carry Their Childhoods Forward
“Moments in Time”: A History of Pepperdine Traditions
Pepperdine students perform at Songfest in 1989. Though no longer an event for current students, the tradition lives on in alumni's memories. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Libraries Digital Collections Unlike its larger neighboring schools, Pepperdine does not have many school traditions centered around sports. Instead, Pepperdine traditions have promoted community through … [Read more...] about “Moments in Time”: A History of Pepperdine Traditions
Struggles of Women Faculty
Photo by Betsy BurrowInstitutional leaders tend to portray their organizations as equal and inclusive — but that is not always the case. Women faculty members at Pepperdine face many unique challenges, striving to pave the way for women in higher education.Professors said it can be difficult to gain respect from their students, receive recognition for their work and be … [Read more...] about Struggles of Women Faculty
