Photos courtesy of Meredith McCune Texas-raised Meredith McCune begins her senior year at Pepperdine after always feeling a strong connection to and love for the university. Meredith McCune is from Fort Worth, Texas, where she and her family are members of the Churches of Christ, which is one of the reasons McCune was first interested in attending Pepperdine. McCune has … [Read more...] about Senior Spotlight: Meredith McCune Makes the Student Body’s Voice Heard
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Review: Ari Aster’s Second Film ‘Midsommar’ Takes Breakups to an Unsettling Level
Photos courtesy of A24Despite being both disturbing and polarizing, many considered Ari Aster’s debut horror film, “Hereditary,” one of the best movies of 2018. Fans of “Hereditary” wondered whether or not Aster could accomplish this feat again when he announced his second film, “Midsommar,” would open in theaters July 3. The result was … [Read more...] about Review: Ari Aster’s Second Film ‘Midsommar’ Takes Breakups to an Unsettling Level
‘PeppTalks’ Opens up the Conversation on Campus
Art courtesy of "PeppTalks""PeppTalks," a student-run weekly talk show, will air its first episode, "Let's Talk About How We Feel," Sept. 17. It aims to have honest conversations in hopes of building a stronger community at Pepperdine."PeppTalks" plans to target college-age people — especially Pepperdine students — and will air every Tuesday on Instagram TV for the … [Read more...] about ‘PeppTalks’ Opens up the Conversation on Campus
Fresh Face Column 2: Lucia Maldonado Lunges at Her Life at Pepperdine
Photos Courtesy of Lucia Maldonado For most people, the idea of being close enough to a shark to insert a durable tag into its dorsal fin sounds terrifying. For first-year Lucia Maldonado, however, this experience was a dream come true — especially because marine biologists allowed her to keep a vial of shark blood. Maldonado admitted that the shark blood was somewhat … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 2: Lucia Maldonado Lunges at Her Life at Pepperdine
Chili Cook-Off Brings Flavor Over Labor Day Weekend
Photos by Gianni Cocchella The Malibu Chili Cook-Off held its 38th annual event this Labor Day weekend. The fair welcomed community members with carnival rides and games along with outside vendors and a variety of food options. This year, the Cook-Off partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, a branch of the well-known national organization that provides … [Read more...] about Chili Cook-Off Brings Flavor Over Labor Day Weekend