Photos by Milan Loiacono Editor’s note: The ability to write one’s own story is a luxury. Society often tries to wrestle the pen away, dictating a narrative that is rarely accurate and often damaging. The incredible women pictured throughout this story — Peace Ikeduba, Olivia Robinson and Heavin Hunter-Hernandez — took back the pen to define for themselves who they are and … [Read more...] about My Black is Beautiful: Building Black Pride
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Freedom Wall Saga Casts Light on Relationship between Pepperdine and LGBTQ+ Students
Senior Daniel Iturri by the Freedom Wall. Photo by Milan Loiacono. For the past four years, SGA senior Senator Daniel Iturri said he has felt a disconnect between Pepperdine's administration and its LGBTQ+ students. “I just feel like Pepperdine is on the wrong side of history,” Iturri said. “In 50 years, we’ll look back and say, ‘This is insane that Pepperdine was doing … [Read more...] about Freedom Wall Saga Casts Light on Relationship between Pepperdine and LGBTQ+ Students
Art Student Pushes Boundaries with Nude Photography Exhibit, Administrators Push Back
Photos courtesy of Alessandra Guth An art major’s photography of nude female students depicting the seven deadly sins is pushing boundaries on what Pepperdine administrators deem appropriate to display in public spaces. Senior Alessandra Guth said she is attempting to deliberately provoke administration with the religious subject of her art exhibit project, which will … [Read more...] about Art Student Pushes Boundaries with Nude Photography Exhibit, Administrators Push Back
Where We Stand: One Year Later — PGM Special Edition
Table of Contents Editor’s Note Woolsey Fire Art Exhibition at City Hall Unites and Strengthens the City of Malibu A Year into Alaina’s Voice with Father and Co-Founder Arik Housley Coming Back from Abroad A Senior’s Side of the Story First Responders Honored for One-Year Anniversary of Malibu Tragedies at W. Soccer Game Students Respond to Memorial … [Read more...] about Where We Stand: One Year Later — PGM Special Edition