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
Life & Arts
Artist’s Corner: Katie Walker
Photos Courtesy of Katie WalkerJunior Katie Walker always wanted to be a dancer. From the first time her grandmother took her to a show at two years old, she fell in love."Dance is communication, kind of like speech," Walker said. "Each eight count is a sentence and conveys an idea."Walker is one of the hip-hop choreographers for Dance in Flight this year, and has danced and … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Katie Walker
Malibu Hidden Gem: The Serra Retreat
Photo by Mary Cate Long The easygoing syllabus days of the semester are over, and as assignments and commitments pile up, life on campus can become hectic. For those finding themselves frantic with homework, clubs and commitments, the Serra Retreat may be the spot in Malibu to find some peace and quiet. The Serra Retreat is a Catholic retreat center located up in the … [Read more...] about Malibu Hidden Gem: The Serra Retreat
Weekly Culture Collection
Photo by Ella GonzalezWeekly Culture Collection is a column that gives the best things to eat, see and do near Pepperdine, Malibu and the surrounding Los Angeles area. It’s like The New Yorker’s Goings on About Town section but not as high-brow, and there is no dandy with an eyeglass. It also has nothing to do with New York. This week’s Culture Collection is … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
Artist’s Corner: Diana Kim
Photos Courtesy of Diana KimWhen facing a big move from Maryland to California during high school, Diana Kim, a junior at Pepperdine University, picked up photography as a creative outlet to help cope with her new environment. Drawn to the accessibility of photography through smart phones, Kim started to take photos of her dog with an iPhone. After saving some of her own money, … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Diana Kim