First-year Victoria Garcia and WAVES WORSHIP smile at their October songwriting retreat in Big Bear. As one of the youngest members of the group, Garcia said she’s grateful for the mentors she can look up to. Photo courtesy of Victoria GarciaCollege can be an unfamiliar and intimidating experience, especially when it requires moving away from family and friends. For many … [Read more...] about First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings
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15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection
"Pokémon Blue" plays on a TV Feb. 27, 2024. The "Pokémon" series recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Photo by Tony Gleason For 30 years now, fans have been catching ‘em all in the “Pokémon” series of video games. For the fans who wanted more though, they’ve had Pokémon YouTube to create content, which — just like the Pokémon themselves — has evolved. Multiple “Pokémon” … [Read more...] about 15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection
Students Explore the Cultural Phenomenon of Music Festivals
The Pixies — a relatively older band that is still appreciated by today’s youth — bring together a unique crowd of all ages June 2025. This was a performance of the song “Mercy Me,” a track that highlighted the band’s raw emotion and vulnerability. Photo by Jamiee BowmanFrom Woodstock’s legendary display of rock, folk and blues to … [Read more...] about Students Explore the Cultural Phenomenon of Music Festivals
The Student Behind the Symposium: Aspiring Oncologist Sparks Cancer Conference
Senior Madison Johnson talks to the audience in Smothers Theatre at the 2026 Pepperdine Oncology Symposium on Feb. 25. Johnson said organizing the conference required significant time and effort but ultimately proved worthwhile. Photo courtesy of Madison Johnson When Madison Johnson arrived on campus as a first-year student, she said she already knew she wanted to study to … [Read more...] about The Student Behind the Symposium: Aspiring Oncologist Sparks Cancer Conference
Dance in Flight Explores How Everyone is Connected in ‘Threads’
Company members from Dance in Flight perform the opening number titled "Threads weave us together into an intricate tapestry," to “Come Together (Remastered 2009)” by The Beatles during a rehearsal in Smothers Theatre on March 17. Seniors Audrey Costa and Sadie Krotonsky choreographed the number. Photos by Olivia SchneiderDance often serves as a form of self … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Explores How Everyone is Connected in ‘Threads’