Junior Mariah Moncalian applies Gel X to a client's nails Oct. 27. Moncalian sets up a table in her common room where she paints manicures. Photo by Sydnie NussWhether painting nails, cooking restaurant-worthy meals or offering haircuts, students are taking their passions and shaping them into successful small businesses on campus.Student small business owners said the time and … [Read more...] about Beyond the Classroom: Maintaining Campus Small Businesses
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Behind the Wheel: Leonard Baker Builds Connections Across Campus
Shuttle driver Leonard Baker stands beside a Pepperdine University shuttle on Malibu campus Oct. 8. Baker transports students as part of the University’s shuttle service. Photos by Triniti GreggHigh fives and fist bumps greet shuttle driver Leonard Baker as students climb aboard.Nearly a year into his job at Pepperdine, Baker said he primarily drives the Orange Line, … [Read more...] about Behind the Wheel: Leonard Baker Builds Connections Across Campus
Designs That Inspire: Students Design for the Stage
A finished set piece waits to be taken to the stage Oct. 14. The show "Oklahoma!" features many antique set pieces. Photo courtesy of Ashley CunninghamWhen a show hits the stage in Smothers Theatre, the audience may notice the actors first, but there's a multitude of talented students working behind the scenes who deserve equal credit. Time, effort and creativity go into … [Read more...] about Designs That Inspire: Students Design for the Stage
Seaver Alum Applies Storytelling Skills to Automotive Design
The Scout Terra sits in a grassy landscape Oct. 24, 2024. Scout Motors is developing the truck alongside the Traveler SUV. Photos courtesy of André OrtaAn undergraduate English degree might not seem like the obvious gateway into vehicle design. For Seaver alumnus André Orta ('13), learning to analyze stories at Pepperdine led him to understand how people interact with … [Read more...] about Seaver Alum Applies Storytelling Skills to Automotive Design
Chasing Goals: Students Find Pride, Gratitude at Malibu Moves
Malibu Moves participants run alongside Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) on Oct. 26. The half marathon, 10K, 5K, one-mile dash and 1K kids run began at Zuma Beach. Photos by Guinevere Hesse The third annual Malibu Moves running festival took place at Zuma Beach from Oct. 25 to 26. Over 2,000 participants completed a half marathon, 10K, 5K, one-mile or 1K kids run, according to … [Read more...] about Chasing Goals: Students Find Pride, Gratitude at Malibu Moves