History Professor Stewart Davenport and his wife, Mary, pose with their 4-year-old daughter, Shiloh. Photo by Megan Williams It was early morning on July 11, 1958 when Virginia sheriffs took a couple into custody because they were in an interracial relationship, thus breaking the law. Richard and Mildred Loving had been dating for a few years prior, but just five weeks before … [Read more...] about Love Knows No Bounds
BalletX Brings Vulnerability to the World of Dance
The dancers of BalletX carry one another across the stage with elegance during the last piece of the night, "Steep Drop, Euphoric," in Smothers Theatre on Oct. 14. Dancer Andrea Yorita said this piece is her favorite to perform because it is both physically and emotionally challenging. Photos by Chloe ChanDance allows performers to express themselves and their emotions freely, … [Read more...] about BalletX Brings Vulnerability to the World of Dance
Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends
Graphic by Ali Levens Carved jack-o’-lanterns sit outside dorm rooms, spider webs and ghosts loom over the HAWC and students become frantic as they try to figure out what to dress up as. Alas, Halloween is here. As we inch closer to the spooky day, the Pepperdine community embraces the holiday spirit. But, how did this day come to be? The holiday started as an ancient … [Read more...] about Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends
Won by One is Live and In-Person
Won by One performs the National Anthem at Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse Oct. 8. This was the group's second performance on Pepperdine since campus opened up.Photos courtesy of Lawson RuddWon by One — Pepperdine’s six-member a cappella group — returned and is bringing their music back to Pepperdine and surrounding communities.After a year of … [Read more...] about Won by One is Live and In-Person
Pepp Junior’s Passion for Sustainability Shines Through Swimwear Brand
Junior Clare Cornelius wears Resurface Swim's 4 Way top and Anna bottoms on her way to surf at Colony Beach, Calif., in September. Cornelius said she created her brand because she wanted to offer a sustainable way to purchase swimsuits.Photos courtesy of Clare CorneliusClare Cornelius, junior International Studies major and Sustainability minor, said she is deeply passionate … [Read more...] about Pepp Junior’s Passion for Sustainability Shines Through Swimwear Brand
