Photo Courtesy of Word UpSenior Valentine Douglas found his space to worship within the Pepperdine community as president of Word Up, an on-campus worship night featuring contemporary Gospel music that occurs at the end of every month. “I think worship is a thing that we do to exalt God, acknowledge God in a way that’s genuine and connect with God,” Douglas … [Read more...] about Word Up Encourages All Types of Worship
Meet The Malibu Residents Who Stayed to Fight Woolsey Fire
Photo courtesy of Thomas Ryan Malibu residents spent sleepless, anxiety-ridden nights fighting the Woolsey Fire after refusing to evacuate. As the Woolsey Fire approached Malibu on Nov. 9, residents debated whether to stay and protect their homes or to follow evacuation orders. A mandatory evacuation order was issued at 7 a.m., for Malibu but people stayed to protect their … [Read more...] about Meet The Malibu Residents Who Stayed to Fight Woolsey Fire
Voices that Matter: The Third Annual Women’s March
Photos by Caroline EdwardsThousands of people flooded the streets of Downtown Los Angeles to participate in the third annual Women’s March.As Women’s Marches happened nationwide, Los Angeles was no different. Armed with posters of all colors, shapes and sizes, a sea of people of all ages, wearing pink hats, butterfly wings and sassy T-shirts joined together to make … [Read more...] about Voices that Matter: The Third Annual Women’s March
Singer-Songwriter Kiley Lotz Brings Magic to Her Latest Album
Photos courtesy of Kiley Lotz.Petal’s latest album, “Magic Gone,” is unapologetic in Kiley Lotz's rawness as a singer-songwriter. The songs focus on her personal journey of accepting her queerness and seeking help for her mental health on her sophomore album, released June 2018.“I just try to create music that is authentic and coming from a place of … [Read more...] about Singer-Songwriter Kiley Lotz Brings Magic to Her Latest Album
Pepp Student Works on Debut Poetry Book
Photos courtesy of Kara TylerWhile college students try to avoid reading books outside of class, sophomore Kara Tyler spends her free time writing one.Tyler said she has been in the process of writing her debut poetry book over the past year. What started as journaling slowly became a passion for writing poetry.“Poetry was just kind of the way I reworked my thoughts into … [Read more...] about Pepp Student Works on Debut Poetry Book