Photos courtesy of Brandon OddoSenior Brandon Oddo smiles at an event while donning a flower crown. During his time at Pepperdine, Oddo volunteered at hospitals and clinics in the Malibu area, which he said deepened his understanding of the medical field.Senior Brandon Oddo went to Fiji the summer after his freshman year as part of a volunteer program made up of Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Brandon Oddo
Life & Arts
2020 Mic Check with the Music Industry
Art by Samantha MillerDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, record labels and their artists are faced with dire consequences. From Coachella to Glastonbury, everything has been canceled. As a result of the dissolution and postponements of highly anticipated tours and music festivals, many companies, like Position Music in Burbank, CA, are finding new ways to build direct-to-consumer … [Read more...] about 2020 Mic Check with the Music Industry
Fresh Faces: Transfer Sophomore Dreams to Dance In Flight
Photos courtesy of Katherine LeeSophomore Katherine Lee flows into a split leap while performing at her local theatre in Orange County. She said she dreams of dancing at Pepperdine. Sophomore Katherine “Katie” Lee transferred to Pepperdine this semester to pursue a degree in Psychology. Lee said she hopes to join Dance in Flight once students are able to safely … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Sophomore Dreams to Dance In Flight
Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Promote a Loving Christian Environment
Photos courtesy of Amani PearsonFirst-year Amani Pearson beams atop a range of trees on a hike in Golden, Colorado, last year with her friends.First-year Amani Pearson said she was drawn to the loving Christian atmosphere at Pepperdine. She discussed how her affiliation with the Churches of Christ impacted her decision to attend the University this fall.Pearson said Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Promote a Loving Christian Environment
Navigating Fashion in the Age of COVID
Art by Madeline DuvallWith store closures and significantly minimized profits, the fashion industry is still struggling in the age of COVID-19. In addition to drastically altering the supply and demand for clothes, the pandemic forced advertising, customer service and company values to adapt. Pepperdine students involved in the fashion industry have noticed the shift in the … [Read more...] about Navigating Fashion in the Age of COVID