Pictured: Luke Dorais and Lauren Schulze. Photo by Lindsey Sullivan In relationships, the initial attraction is like falling off a cliff. Love is everything that follows. Senior Jordan Stratton, who proposed to his fiancée, senior Erin Miller, in December 2019, said infatuation can “hit you upside the head.” He used the cliff metaphor to explain the initial feeling of … [Read more...] about The Fallacy of Falling In Love
Freshman Walks On to Basketball Team and Tiktok Fame
Freshman guard Malachy Caffrey smiles in a Pepperdine Men's Basketball photo shoot Nov. 1. Caffrey, who is from Yakima, Wash., said it was his goal to play Division I basketball.Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Sports are in freshman guard Malachy Caffrey’s blood.A Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team walk-on, Caffrey said he has grown up with … [Read more...] about Freshman Walks On to Basketball Team and Tiktok Fame
Good News: A Deeper Appreciation for Community
When I read the first Good News column in February, I immediately knew one of the places where I saw — and still see — good news in my life. It’s something that has been my good news since my first semester at Pepperdine but especially since March 2020: the Graphic.While I have always loved the Graphic, the past 18 months have made me appreciate it even more. … [Read more...] about Good News: A Deeper Appreciation for Community
Fresh Faces: Athlete Shares His Confidence With the Pepperdine Community
First-year Timothy Jackson smiles for his volleyball photo in August 2019 at Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School in Eagle Rock, CA. Jackson said he was the varsity volleyball team captain during his senior year. Photos courtesy of Timothy JacksonFirst-year Timothy Jackson was 5-foot-3 when he began high school. He played volleyball, but he said his teammates and coaches doubted his … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Athlete Shares His Confidence With the Pepperdine Community
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