Photo by Chad Jimenez “I think the one word to sum up everything right now is ‘overwhelming.’ So much information is hitting me at once and I’m just mostly excited though, now that we have said goodbye to our parents, and everything is starting to get exciting, I think what I’m most excited for in the near future is rush, but long-term, studying abroad. I’m a little bit … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Sophie Nelson
Life & Arts
Live Jazz at LACMA Livens the Night
Photos by Kaelin MendezThings got jazzy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art last Friday. An audience gathered in front of a stage by the iconic LACMA lanterns on Wilshire Boulevard to hear renowned Colombian woodwind player Justo Almario lead a quartet. Some people who stood near the stage danced and tapped their feet to the beat, while others sat, nodded along to the music … [Read more...] about Live Jazz at LACMA Livens the Night
Hand in Hand Program Continues Building Bridges
Photos by Isaac Randel For five years, Pepperdine students and young adults with special needs have worked hand in hand to foster a sense of community in Malibu. The Pepperdine Volunteer Center joined with local Malibu charity Hand in Hand last Thursday and kicked off its first meeting of the school year at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue. The program, which aims … [Read more...] about Hand in Hand Program Continues Building Bridges
Mikaela’s Meals
Photos by Mikaela Bisson I have always been a foodie, much to my bank account's dismay. When you have world-renowned restaurants in your backyard who wouldn’t be tempted to break their student budget? A Nobu roll here, a Tra de Noi dinner there. That is where this column comes in, to help students learn what it took others years to figure out — that you can eat well … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals
Making Waves: Jacob Wolfe
Photo courtesy of Jacob WolfeJunior Jacob Wolfe founded Pepperdine’s first poetry club — Poetry Society —during his freshman year. “Growing up, I’ve always felt misunderstood, and writing was an outlet for me to express myself,” Wolfe said. “I fell in love with poetry when I was in 11th grade. Although my writings looked nothing close … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Jacob Wolfe