Editor's Note: Jade Gonzalez, the writer and reporter of this story, is a current member of Jumpstart She has been a member since her first year at Pepperdine. Shortly after her graduation from Seaver College, Pepperdine Jumpstart hired alumna Talita Tahincioglu ('24) to the position of co-site manager. Tahincioglu graduated in December with a Bachelor's in Psychology and … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Welcomes Alumna into Full-Time Position
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Vogue, Fujifilm, Billboards: Charis Cheung Climbs the Photography Ladder
What started as taking photos after school on an iPad turned into countless sponsorships and photoshoots for senior IMC major Charis Cheung.With over 58,000 followers on Instagram, Cheung continues to climb the ladder each year in the world of photography. As she has developed her own style of photography, she has booked more clients and done work with large companies like … [Read more...] about Vogue, Fujifilm, Billboards: Charis Cheung Climbs the Photography Ladder
Spring Fashion Blooms with the Season
Spring fashion is all about fresh starts, and with a new season comes a new wave of style. As emerging trends take shape, new approaches to personal style also develop. "This spring I think we are moving away from simple, and towards unique," Junior Mary Papillion said. "Carrie Bradshaw is the blueprint — taking risks is so chic." Whether it is embracing personal aesthetics, … [Read more...] about Spring Fashion Blooms with the Season
Students React to 97th Academy Award Nominations
The 97th Academy Awards are just around the corner, and the nominations are spurring a mixture of praise and controversy among Pepperdine students.“Emilia Pérez” led the pack with 13 nominations, the most for any foreign film in Oscar history, sparking intense controversy over its representation of Mexican culture and the transgender community, as well as its … [Read more...] about Students React to 97th Academy Award Nominations
Latinx Students Build Community Amid New Immigration Policies
Following President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the implementation of his new immigration policies, Latinx students are coming together to support one another during a time of uncertainty.Since taking office, Trump has issued a mass deportation plan — that targets all undocumented immigrants regardless of their criminal record, according to ABC News. Under this … [Read more...] about Latinx Students Build Community Amid New Immigration Policies