Art by Vivian Hsia Editors Note: Some hyperlinks may contain graphic images or videos. American rapper Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas left at least 10 individuals dead, ranging in age from 9 to 27, and hundreds injured Nov. 5. A large crowd of the estimated 50,000 attendees surged toward the front of the stage shortly after Scott began his set around … [Read more...] about Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy
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Pepperdine’s Worship Summit Fills Alumni Park With Praise
Dante Bowe and Brooke Ligertwood perform "What a Beautiful Name" together on stage at Alumni Park on Thursday, Nov. 18. Students sang along as the night ended. Photo by Lydia duPerier The Pepperdine community lifted their voices in praise at the Worship Summit Thursday, Nov. 18. Students said they enjoyed a night full of free food, entertainment and an opportunity to worship … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Worship Summit Fills Alumni Park With Praise
Cast and Crew of Pepp’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Dance Their Way to Opening Weekend
Dona and the Dynamos dance their way down the stage with their glitter microphones and '70s jumpsuits. The show "Mamma Mia!" opens on Nov. 12 in Smothers Theatre and director Kelly Todd said she had this show on her radar for a long time. Photos by Chloe ChanHere they go again, Pepperdine's annual fall musical is "Mamma Mia!" and with opening weekend right around the corner, … [Read more...] about Cast and Crew of Pepp’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Dance Their Way to Opening Weekend
Students Grapple with Social Anxiety
Pepperdine students gather in Mullin Town Square at sunset for dinner and a Starbucks break. Some students faced social anxiety when coming back to school this fall. Photo by Gabrielle Salgado Pepperdine students’ main cause of stress is not academics, but how to start a conversation and make friends, students said. After a year and a half of online learning and virtual … [Read more...] about Students Grapple with Social Anxiety
Body and Soul: Reminiscing at Paris Baguette
Rows of colorful cakes draw customers' eyes before they pay for their food. Paris Baguette's certified bakers made these cakes for customers to enjoy for any celebration.Photos by Emily ShawMemories of eating sugary pastries with my mom, while waiting for my siblings to return from school flood my mind as I walk toward a Paris Baguette in Encino, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 31.I … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Reminiscing at Paris Baguette