Seniors Quinn Boyle and Niccie Jamitkowski pose for a photo at their apartment July 25. Photos courtesy of Niccie Jamitkowski. On the very first week of their first year at Pepperdine, seniors Quinn Boyle and Niccie Jamitkowski found themselves sitting side by side in a freshman year seminar class called Hard-Hitting Songs. By the end of the week, before they knew each … [Read more...] about Born This Way: How One Artist United Two Students
Good News: Finding Beauty in Imperfections
Photo Editor Melissa Houston gets ready for a dance recital in 2007. The moment reflects her early years of passion for performing, which would later inspire her career in journalism and photography. Photo courtesy of Melissa HoustonFor as long as I can remember, I have always lived in front of a camera. Whether it was through dance videos, gymnastic competitions or even just … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Beauty in Imperfections
Schools Share How They Navigate Housing Shortages
Seaside Residence Hall overlooks the track. Drescher Campus Apartments are located further up the hill behind Seaside. Photo by Rochelle WilliamsGiven the Malibu beachfront view, Pepperdine may seem to have it all. One of its issues, though, is a lack of student housing.Pepperdine students who want to live on campus can choose between six different residence options, but … [Read more...] about Schools Share How They Navigate Housing Shortages
New Malibu Initiative Pushes Residents to Rethink Wildfire Safety
Fire damage surrounds a residence in Malibu on Sept. 22. Dead brush and dried vegetation around homes can act as fuel for wildfires, highlighting the importance of clearing Zone Zero areas to protect structures. Photos by Melissa Houston With California wildfires becoming increasingly more dangerous and frequent, a statewide initiative called Zone Zero is pushing homeowners to … [Read more...] about New Malibu Initiative Pushes Residents to Rethink Wildfire Safety
Judge Denies Motion for Reduced Bail for Fraser Bohm
Fraser Michael Bohm (left) and defense attorney Alan Jackson (right) exit the Van Nuys Courthouse after a pretrial hearing Sept. 5. Jackson said Bohm's bail should be reduced because Bohm's family's assets shouldn't factor into the amount. Photo by Tony Gleason Update: This story has been updated to include prosecutor Nathan Bartos is also a Pepperdine alumnus. Judge Thomas … [Read more...] about Judge Denies Motion for Reduced Bail for Fraser Bohm






