During the three-day weekend honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, over 50 students participated in Intercultural Affairs’ annual Year Two San Francisco Experience. While some joined for a subsidized trip to San Francisco, others sought to enrich their understanding of the world through hands-on experiences.Regardless of their initial motivations, students enjoyed the … [Read more...] about Students Positively Review the Year Two San Francisco Experience
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Vinyl Records Make a Comeback
Vinyl records outsold CDs in 2022 for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s year-end report. Despite their antique fashion, students have shown their continuing affection for vinyl records.Senior Bob Emrich has worked at the Record Outlet in Thousand Oaks for over three years. He said he’s wanted to work at a record … [Read more...] about Vinyl Records Make a Comeback
Movie Review: ‘Poor Things’ Serves Up Cinematic Surrealism
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Spoilers for “Poor Things” are mentioned in this article.Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos is known for making outlandish, quirky films, and in his latest work "Poor Things," … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Poor Things’ Serves Up Cinematic Surrealism
Students Embrace Tradition Celebrating Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a vibrant time of festivity in Asia when families gather around tables of fragrant dishes and streets light up with festivities. Feb. 10 will commence the Year of the Dragon. While studying at Pepperdine's Malibu campus, Asian international and diaspora students find ways to carry out Lunar New Year traditions. Marking the start of a new lunisolar cycle, … [Read more...] about Students Embrace Tradition Celebrating Lunar New Year
Photo Essay: Students Shine Through Style
Around campus, students strut in their pink pants and yellow sneakers. Some students express themselves through their clothing. Seven students pose in their distinct styles at multiple locations throughout campus. Among them is junior Evyn Dalforno, who said she struggles to express what clothing means to her. "No matter if you're trying to make a statement or not, you … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Students Shine Through Style