Pictured: Adian Imbrogno-Mastin Photos by Anastasia Condolon | Photo illustration by Isabella Teague Beauty is a quality that has no boundaries, no objective definition. Everyone has a different perception of what beauty is — perhaps that in itself is beautiful. “Beauty is something that makes the world seem more full to you,” said Amanda Cooper, a senior Creative … [Read more...] about Defining the Undefinable
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Callie Mechelke Uses Music to Convey Emotion and Connect With Others
Photo courtesy of Callie Mechelke Junior Callie Mechelke began singing as soon as she began talking. Mechelke, an Intercultural Communication major, said she has always enjoyed writing and reading poetry. Mechelke’s first grade teacher once told her mother that Mechelke was reading Edgar Allan Poe. When she was 8, she added melody to her poetry and wrote her first song. … [Read more...] about Callie Mechelke Uses Music to Convey Emotion and Connect With Others
“God is a Healer”: Kim Yeung Finds Deeper Identity in Christ after Tennis Injury
Photo courtesy of Kim Yeung From serving on the tennis court to serving young adults in the church, a single injury changed the entire trajectory of Pepperdine alumna Kim Yeung’s life. Yeung grew up as a competitive tennis player, working toward her life-long goal of playing at the collegiate level. After sustaining a knee injury that left her unable to walk, run or play … [Read more...] about “God is a Healer”: Kim Yeung Finds Deeper Identity in Christ after Tennis Injury
A Journey from Ruin to Resilience: The Malibu Community Reflects on Woolsey
Evelin Weber, executive director of the Malibu Foundation, aims to create a climate-resilient community and help individuals affected by Woolsey. She said it is crucial to help one’s neighbors, especially those who are most vulnerable. Photo courtesy of ReJeana Goldsborough | Malibu Foundation A childhood stuffed animal. A Bible. A late parent’s watch. A home. A … [Read more...] about A Journey from Ruin to Resilience: The Malibu Community Reflects on Woolsey
Nature Leads the Way
Members of the Malibu community and the Malibu Foundation help restore the hillsides following the Woolsey Fire. Malibu is home to some of the world’s most fire-adapted plants, and after seven to 10 years, native plants can fully recover. Photos courtesy of ReJeana Goldsborough | Malibu Foundation Malibu’s native plants are inherently resilient. Biodiverse and adapted … [Read more...] about Nature Leads the Way