Photo by Betsy BurrowPolarization. Right and left. Climate change.These are words that don’t just appear in headlines, but words that have been a part of Generation Z’s (Gen Z’s) vocabulary since childhood.Growing into an adult is difficult. Buying groceries, paying rent and cooking every meal for oneself is no easy task. But these issues amount to little when … [Read more...] about Hopeless and Burnt Out: Emerging Adults Grapple with Polarization and Climate Change
Currents Fall 2025
Malibu Country Mart’s Fabulous Fifty Years
Photo by Betsy BurrowElevated style, casual celebrity sightings and its small coastal town charm have made the Malibu Country Mart a cultural landmark since its opening.For generations both old and young, the Country Mart serves as a community center to unwind and socialize. Junior Clare Mortimer said it almost functions as the city’s town square.“I really love the … [Read more...] about Malibu Country Mart’s Fabulous Fifty Years
Threads of Texas: How College Students Carry Their Childhoods Forward
Sophomore Liam Stringer (left) and his dad, Tyler Stringer (right), smile together on the Balboa Ferry to the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach on June 27, 2011. Stringer said his dad was the most special part of his childhood. Photo courtesy of Liam StringerCollege is a threshold. A place where childhood fades softly into independence. Between ocean views and crowded dorm … [Read more...] about Threads of Texas: How College Students Carry Their Childhoods Forward
Where the Surf Sounds Loudly: An Ode to Malibu, and All Her Beauty
Photo by Amanda Monahan Editor's Note: Michelle Myers is a Pepperdine junior and a lifelong resident of Point Dume. Before my feet first touched this sand, The Chumash prayed to sea and land. They named the tides, the moon, the mist, and lived by what the waves had kissed. Their voices hum through cliffs and caves, Their echoes dance along the waves. I feel them here as … [Read more...] about Where the Surf Sounds Loudly: An Ode to Malibu, and All Her Beauty
“Moments in Time”: A History of Pepperdine Traditions
Pepperdine students perform at Songfest in 1989. Though no longer an event for current students, the tradition lives on in alumni's memories. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Libraries Digital Collections Unlike its larger neighboring schools, Pepperdine does not have many school traditions centered around sports. Instead, Pepperdine traditions have promoted community through … [Read more...] about “Moments in Time”: A History of Pepperdine Traditions
