Photo courtesy of Diego Perez They say let the music speak. Music allows sophomore Diego Perez to express his emotions and surrender them to God. For the past two years, Perez has grown as a musician, learned about music production and developed his skills as a singer, guitarist, pianist and drummer. “Writing my own music has helped me strengthen my relationship … [Read more...] about Diego Perez Lets the Music Speak
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Taylor Begert Connects his Love of God with Music
Photo courtesy of Taylor Begert Taylor Begert, worship director of The Well, originally moved to Los Angeles to pursue singing and songwriting. Over time, he said his faith began to compliment his love for music. "I love the Lord and I love music, and getting to participate in the interaction of that in a communal space is just — it's just insane," Begert said. Begert … [Read more...] about Taylor Begert Connects his Love of God with Music
COVID-19 Helps People Recognize the Importance of Human Interaction
Art by Madeline Duvall Buying groceries, going to the bank, eating at a restaurant, celebrating a loved one or just simply hugging someone have not looked the same since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic March 11. COVID-19 has changed the way people are able to interact and communicate with each other in both positive and negative ways, said Thema … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Helps People Recognize the Importance of Human Interaction
Reaching Beyond the ‘Pepperdine Bubble’
Art by Samantha Miller The idea of the ‘Pepperdine Bubble’ is a fairly well-known concept among Pepperdine students. It’s the idea that Pepperdine — a small, Christian university located in one of the most affluent parts of California and the United States — has the potential to shelter students, leaving them oblivious to the world beyond the roughly 3,500 undergraduates … [Read more...] about Reaching Beyond the ‘Pepperdine Bubble’
The Benefits of Communicating with People Opposite You
Art by Samantha Miller Pepperdine students have different appearances, come from different places and have different beliefs. In a world full of these differences, communicating with people opposite you can seem like a daunting task, but according to experts and Seaver students, it's ultimately a rewarding one. "You can learn anything from anybody," sophomore Myles … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Communicating with People Opposite You
