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The Ghosts of Pepperdine: Taking a Look Behind the Scenes at Smothers Theatre’s Paranormal Activity

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Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Podcast by Kaelin Mendez Editor's Note: Kaelin Mendez was an employee at Smothers Theatre at the time of writing this article. When Stewart O’Rourke, now assistant technical director at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre, worked backstage for Songfest in the late 1980s, he and his fellow workers heard clapping coming from … [Read more...] about The Ghosts of Pepperdine: Taking a Look Behind the Scenes at Smothers Theatre’s Paranormal Activity

Students Navigate the College Skincare Journey

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First-year Sophie Tarditi applies her daily skincare routine. Tarditi said she has found that The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10% has helped heal her acne. Photo courtesy of Sophie Tarditi The struggles of acne, scarring, eczema and other skin conditions unite a large group of Pepperdine students. Seventy-five percent of Seaver students said they have dealt with acne in their … [Read more...] about Students Navigate the College Skincare Journey

Abroad in South Korea: Taking a Trip to Busan

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I look out to the ocean from Dongbaeksom Island durning my trip to Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 5. This trip to Busan was a nice break from the bustling city of Seoul.Photos by Claire LeeMy first month out of quarantine flew by. I became accustomed to the public transportation system and somewhat adjusted to independent living while taking online classes, but I needed a break … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Taking a Trip to Busan

Fashion Forward: Fall 2020 Trends

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Art by Madeline Duvall Despite closures and restrictions due to COVID-19, fall fashion is still pushing forward this season with new trends. Pepperdine students have still found ways to express themselves through fashion in a time where in-person events are limited, especially in California. "There's so many different things you can do with [fashion]," Junior Chloe … [Read more...] about Fashion Forward: Fall 2020 Trends

Essay Winner: Promised land

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Photo courtesy of LSA Editor's note: Juan Hugues won Pepperdine's Latino/a/x Student Alliance "Speak your Heritage" essay competition with this essay. Promised land When my family first arrived at the Memphis International Airport from Panamá on December 18th, 2004, I had no idea what awaited us in South Carolina. Having lived in Panamá for the first five years of my … [Read more...] about Essay Winner: Promised land