Before Hispanic Heritage Month ends Oct. 15, people across America and at Pepperdine will celebrate with food and time with friends and family to reconnect with their culture, said Ame Cividanes, Spanish Professor and LSA Advisor. Sept. 15, is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, where people of Latinx descent can have a greater focus on celebrating their heritage, … [Read more...] about More than 30 Days: Students Look Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
Tay Thomas: Making Waves in History
Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive senior Tay Thomas became the fourth fastest woman in history to complete the True Width Swim of Lake Tahoe on July 30. The marathon was a total of 12.3 miles, and Thomas finished with an unofficial time of 5:03.52, which is the fastest recorded time of 2023, according to Pepperdine Athletics. “It felt like I … [Read more...] about Tay Thomas: Making Waves in History
Film Review: ‘Barbie’ Is a Tragedy
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. The review is the opinion of the writer. Spoilers for "Barbie" are mentioned in this article. The movie "Barbie" is now expected to be the top-grossing film of the year. Greta Gerwig directed the movie, which … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Barbie’ Is a Tragedy
Women’s Soccer closes out non-conference play with a win against UCSD
Pepperdine Women's Soccer came rolling out of the gate against the University of California, San Diego, on Sept. 21 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field, defeating the Tritons 4-0. This match up was the Waves' last game of non-conference play. Prior to the game, Pepperdine only had two wins under their belt and head coach Tim Ward said they were frustrated with recent … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer closes out non-conference play with a win against UCSD
Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
When entering Malibu, a sign on the side of the road reads, "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." As you venture closer to the coast, surfers spread across the beaches lying along the Pacific Coast Highway, displaying the integral surf culture in Malibu.However, students have expressed mixed feelings about whether or not this surfing culture is truly immersed in Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture