Junior Emma Lake’s fascination with dystopian science fiction began in elementary school when she first read the "Hunger Games" series. Along with many of her classmates, she connected to dystopian literature, leading to a developed interest in the topic. Dystopian literature is a form of speculative fiction that provides a vision of the future where a society is in … [Read more...] about ‘If We Go Down That Path’: Readers Discuss Dystopian Fiction
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All the World’s a Stage for Jackson Murrieta
For Seaver College senior Jackson Murrieta, performing in front of huge audiences is nothing new. Murrieta played the lead role of Harold Hill in Pepperdine’s Fall 2023 rendition of “The Music Man.” In July 2023, Murrieta also landed a job with one of the most coveted entertainment companies in the world: working as a cast member at Disneyland Park. He … [Read more...] about All the World’s a Stage for Jackson Murrieta
Smiles Per Gallon: Community Members Connect Over Cars
First-year Claire Taylor drives a 2022 MX5 Mazda Miata with a soft top. She inherited her love of cars from her dad, and her passion took off in her sophomore year of high school. She envisioned herself driving a Miata at Pepperdine, and after enrolling, she split the cost of the car with her parents. While she wouldn’t say that the car someone drives reflects who they … [Read more...] about Smiles Per Gallon: Community Members Connect Over Cars
Fueling the Soul: Food Tells a Story Extending Beyond the Plate
When you think about the food you ate today, where did it come from? Who made it? Did it taste good? Why did you eat it? These questions may seem simple, but the more you think, the further back these questions go. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs lists food as a basic, physiological need, according to Simply Psychology. If you don’t eat it, you die, but beyond … [Read more...] about Fueling the Soul: Food Tells a Story Extending Beyond the Plate
Facilitating Safe Spaces: Sofia Reyes Helps Bring Community to Pepperdine
Los Angeles native and junior Sofia Reyes gravitated toward Pepperdine to be close to her family and express her creativity as a film and English major. After learning about the Latinx Student Association, she knew there was a space for her to create and contribute. Reyes is the president of LSA, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion … [Read more...] about Facilitating Safe Spaces: Sofia Reyes Helps Bring Community to Pepperdine