Justin Chai wears the T-shirt he created with the hashtag #LoveLikeJeff to spark conversation about his father's legacy of love and testify to God's faithfulness. Photos courtesy of Justin Chai Many students recognize senior Justin Chai by the bright red hashtag #LoveLikeJeff printed on the front of a T-shirt he often wears. The hashtag can be spotted from the crowd as he … [Read more...] about A Legacy of Love: Justin Chai Honors His Father’s Life Through #LoveLikeJeff
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Pepperdine Students Use Thrifting to Fight Fast Fashion
Harper Tramm, freshman, stands in front of her closet wearing her favorite thrifted windbreaker. Photo by Marley Penagos. Colored denim, platform shoes and animal print. Fashion trends change by the week. In an instant, something that was cool and hip could be considered out of style. In a city full of stars and wealth, how do Pepperdine students decide between … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Use Thrifting to Fight Fast Fashion
‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Lydia Parker discusses how female pharaohs used art and textual work to create a new identity for themselves.Photos by Caroline SharplessStudents and faculty joined together to present “An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts,” on Friday, April 17. This free virtual event, held live over Zoom, gave students an opportunity to perform remotely, due to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about ‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
What I Learned About Relationships While at Pepperdine: From the Relationship IQ Intern Team
Relationship IQ's four interns (Sam Fiallo, Melissa Labnow, Jordan Smith and Carissa Coronado) await freshman visitors to their table at the 2019 Waves Expo on Alumni Park during New Student Orientation week. The four women worked for the program to provide peer support regarding all types of relationships. Photo courtesy of Melissa Labnow Pepperdine's Relationship IQ … [Read more...] about What I Learned About Relationships While at Pepperdine: From the Relationship IQ Intern Team
Virtual Community Tethers Social-Distancing Restrictions
Pepperdine eSports 'Super Smash Brother Ultimate Team' poses at their first official tournament at Dreamhack Anaheim. The team participated in the event just weeks before the cancellation of all in-person classes. Photo courtesy of Grace RamseyWhen President Gash announced the university's decision to implement remote classes, it left on-campus organizations with the burning … [Read more...] about Virtual Community Tethers Social-Distancing Restrictions