Juniors Hannah Kate Albach and Callie Mechelke look at the view in Peru while showing off their matching mountain tattoos in December 2019. They got them spontaneously while traveling to have a constant reminder of the beautiful sights they saw. Photo courtesy of Hannah Albach Having a tattoo at Pepperdine doesn't just mean wearing your heart on your skin. It means sharing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Tattoos: The Reality of Being Inked and In Love
Black Student Association Plans for the Spring Semester
BSA members enjoy one last event together after they found out school will be moved to remote instruction in March 2020. The event consisted of congratulating seniors, reflecting and praying together. Photos courtesy of Paige Singleton Black Student Association continue to adjust to the online world for its members. Junior Underclassman Liaison Aniah Weaks said BSA will … [Read more...] about Black Student Association Plans for the Spring Semester
2020 Year in Review: The Music That Made Us
Chart-topping albums and their accompanying artwork from 2020. These albums are mixed, with new critically acclaimed and underground artists. Photospread by Beth Gonzales Although 2020 was a quiet year for many industries, the music industry never slowed down. As touring and live performances came to a halt in March, music production and the art of songwriting flourished … [Read more...] about 2020 Year in Review: The Music That Made Us
Social Media Shapes Pepperdine Influencers’ Identities
Art by Madeline Duvall As Pepperdine social media influencers post their photoshoots, travel endeavors and brand deals, many said they gain an understanding of themselves through the art of the internet. Senior Integrated Marketing Communication major Hailey Serrano said she didn’t gain fame on TikTok until she started showing her true personality in her posts, which … [Read more...] about Social Media Shapes Pepperdine Influencers’ Identities
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