Senior Screen Arts major Alekza Rhyan writes interview questions in Italian at Made in Italy Bistro in Westlake Village on Sept. 22. Rhyan translated the answers into English subtitles for her documentary "Made in Italy." Photo courtesy of Alekza Rhyan When she was 10 years old, senior Screen Arts major Alekza Rhyan asked her mom to put her in Italian lessons. Little did she … [Read more...] about ‘Italian at Heart’: Screen Arts and Italian Studies Student Blends Multicultural Values into Filmmaking
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Tide Pools Showcases Student-Led Clubs for Every Interest
Juniors Belle Mason (left) and Caroline Rainey (right) smile at their table Jan. 21 on Mullin Town Square. Mason said Dance in Flight includes many styles such as ballet interpretation, jazz funk, hip-hop and contemporary. Photos by Melissa HoustonTide Pools, Inter-Club Council’s once-a-semester club fair, hosted its spring semester event Jan. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Tide Pools Showcases Student-Led Clubs for Every Interest
Students Emphasize Growth Over Perfection in the New Year
Junior Gabby Cabai's collage of intentions on her computer for the 2026 New Year sets the tone for the year ahead. Cabai said she enjoyed creating a collage with her sister at the start of the year. Photo courtesy of Gabby CabaiWith 2026 just beginning, many people take it upon themselves to create new resolutions, mainly for self-improvement, according to a YouGov … [Read more...] about Students Emphasize Growth Over Perfection in the New Year
Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Professor Michael Folkerts (center) poses with grad students Avery Encalade (left), Kelsey Carlton (second from left) and Sabrina Krebs (right) on April 13. Folkerts said students should ask upperclassmen for class advice. Photo courtesy of Michael Folkerts Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through … [Read more...] about Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
First-year Urielle Rubayita (left) poses with friends at the Brock House welcome event Aug. 15. She said there are many ways to develop friendships on campus. Photo courtesy of Urielle Rubayita As a new semester begins at Pepperdine, some students participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB), an informal recruitment process that takes place in the spring. While COB offers a … [Read more...] about Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life