Art by Savannah Welch As kids, my friends and I would turn off the lights and cover up the windows so that the shadows overtook the room. We’d all hide, as one person searched, arms extended, trying to separate darkness from darkness. No longer able to rely on mere observation, we had to feel our way through the world, to hold it in our hands, so we could tell the … [Read more...] about Enlightenment
Sanctuary
Wisps of sunlight smothered like flames; Swallowed up by hungry mountains. A funny game to play; Silhouettes and shadows vanish. While sight becomes useless, Thought gains its purpose. No light is shed on this mess, So we can finally focus. Momentary troubles like landfills Disappear for the night. Thrills, kills and pills, Disintegrate until dawn. Darkness is … [Read more...] about Sanctuary
Law School Professor Douglas Kmiec Discusses Family, Faith and Forgiveness
Photos courtesy of Douglas KmiecDouglas Kmiec, Rick J. Caruso School of Law professor and Caruso family chair in constitutional law, discussed not only his greatest accomplishments, but also his greatest challenges — the tragic death of two of his closest friends, the end of a relationship and the diagnosis of a terminal illness.Despite a career that spans over 30 years, … [Read more...] about Law School Professor Douglas Kmiec Discusses Family, Faith and Forgiveness
Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery
Art by Caitlin Roark First-year students, who are beginning their Pepperdine experience alongside newly selected President Jim Gash, and returning students — especially those who studied abroad — will be experiencing new aspects of campus this upcoming year. Since the events of last November shaped our identity and unified us in new ways, it may seem challenging for the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery
The Art of Makeup Transforms Faces and Lives
Photos by Milan Loiacono, modeled by Jazmyn Simone. Powerful. Confident. Beautiful. Free. These are the words drag queen Jazmyn Simone used to encapsulate how she feels when wearing makeup. Simone, a Los Angeles resident who grew up in Pomona, California, said she discovered makeup and drag simultaneously. She instantly fell in love with their transformative powers … [Read more...] about The Art of Makeup Transforms Faces and Lives