Sophomore Hannah Petersen when dressed for this year's Valentine's Day, she wears a pink dress with red hearts and neon pink eyeliner. She is one example of the way students break out of the traditional clothing expectation. Photos courtesy of Hannah Peterson The walk across Mullin Town Square or to class can evolve into a catwalk, inspired by a multitude of subcultures ranging … [Read more...] about Students Get Creative With Alternative Fashion Trends
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Married Alums Aim to Dismantle Gender Roles One TikTok at a Time
Maya and Hunter Leppard throw their caps before their graduation in April 2020. They recently went viral on TikTok for their videos commenting on gender roles in relationships. Photos courtesy of Maya and Hunter Leppard "Sorry tough guys, it’s another day in the life of a Stay-At-Home Husband" rings through the speakers of many phones. Maya and Hunter Leppard (Seaver '20) … [Read more...] about Married Alums Aim to Dismantle Gender Roles One TikTok at a Time
Students Nickname Common Campus Buildings
Geneva Sovinec smiles outside her first-year housing dorm in March 2022. Despite the name of the building being the "Audene Merrill Connor House," students typically just call the house "Connor." Photo by Mary Elisabeth The buildings on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus are adorned with plaques and dedication memos. However, these official names and histories often go unnoticed in … [Read more...] about Students Nickname Common Campus Buildings
Getty To Host Cultural Concert and Dance Film Screening
A still from Chris Emile's "hbny (pronounced eh-boh-nee)" shows dancers posing together in costume. Emile's short film is one of the three that will be screened as part of “Poussin Projected: A Screening of Contemporary Dance Films” at The Getty Center. Photo courtesy of Ciarra K. WaltersThe Getty Villa in Malibu and The Getty Center in Los Angeles are set to host … [Read more...] about Getty To Host Cultural Concert and Dance Film Screening
Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots
The sun sets behind Stauffer Chapel on campus Feb. 18. George Pepperdine founded the school in 1937 and it has been affiliated with the Church of Christ ever since. Photo by Ashley MowreaderSince its founding in 1937, Pepperdine has been affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The University’s founder, George Pepperdine, was a “lifelong member” of the Church … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots