Photo courtesy of Tylin Jarrett Incoming Wave Tylin Jarrett poses in front of his high school after returning from a music field trip. It was not until his junior year that he realized music was his passion. The summer of 2019 was filled with many changes for first-year Tylin Jarrett. "Last summer was a huge turning point for me," Jarrett said. As a junior in high … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Sings His Happiness
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Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Hopes to Direct Happiness into People’s Lives
Photos courtesy of Alejandra HurtadoPeople lover Alejandra Hurtado beams with joy during a photoshoot at her house in Lake Elsinore, California. After completing her first year of college at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), she decided to transfer to Pepperdine.Sophomore transfer student Alejandra Hurtado said she found comfort in watching TV shows and movies when she was … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Hopes to Direct Happiness into People’s Lives
A Legacy of Love: Justin Chai Honors His Father’s Life Through #LoveLikeJeff
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
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