Chloe Brown, worship leader and K-12 teacher, is building a sleeve on her right arm, combining her love of tattoos and biblical themes. Each individual piece represents a religious story or moral that she holds dear to her heart, including hope after the flood in the Old Testament. “I have a swallow holding an olive branch, and I was sort of nodding to the dove coming back … [Read more...] about Chloe Brown: All tatts go to heaven
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Students create small businesses
Sweats by Abby G “Sweats By Abby G” owner Abby Gearhart takes pride in keeping her products affordable and consistent so anyone who wants them can buy them. Gearhart said she officially made and launched her first sweatshirt, and her company, in September 2020. Crew necks are about $35. T-shirts are about $25, and the thickest material sweatshirts are $55 to $60. Nothing is … [Read more...] about Students create small businesses
‘All the emotions:’ ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ sparks student reflection
Once upon a time, four Gen Z Asian kids watched a film that resembled them and their families in a badass way. A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is not an easy film to describe. But for these four Pepperdine students, the film meant something-close-to-everything to see an Asian immigrant family’s story portrayed on the big screen with such nuance and … [Read more...] about ‘All the emotions:’ ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ sparks student reflection
Izzie Agee Finds Confidence in Visibility
For junior Izzie Agee, clothing and fashion are more than just what they wear — it is an intentional, curated and crucial part of their identity. Agee is easily recognizable on campus, with their oversized neon jackets, elaborate hair accessories and platform shoes. But beyond Agee's style, their clothing represents their passion for environmental justice. For them, … [Read more...] about Izzie Agee Finds Confidence in Visibility
OMG, What’s Your Enneagram?
I’m a nine. This means I’m a peacemaker, a harmonizer and a mediator. Then again, I’m also an INFP. So, I’m an introverted, intuitive, feelings-oriented perceiver. Apparently, my greatest strengths are ideation, empathy and adaptability. These are the defining characteristics of my personality. At least, they are if I take the word of a series of personality tests — … [Read more...] about OMG, What’s Your Enneagram?