Graphic by Ali Levens Carved jack-o’-lanterns sit outside dorm rooms, spider webs and ghosts loom over the HAWC and students become frantic as they try to figure out what to dress up as. Alas, Halloween is here. As we inch closer to the spooky day, the Pepperdine community embraces the holiday spirit. But, how did this day come to be? The holiday started as an ancient … [Read more...] about Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends
Life & Arts
Plants Prosper on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus
The vibrant pink blossom of the floss-silk tree outside George Page apartments catches the eyes of residents. The tree is one of few of its kind planted on Pepperdine's campus. Photo by Dane BruhahnPepperdine's campus is famous for its extensive ocean views and pristine location, but students often overlook the diverse plant life on campus. From Alumni Park to Drescher, a … [Read more...] about Plants Prosper on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus
Pepperdine Showcases ‘We Are Proud to Present’ Play on Herero Genocide
"We Are Proud to Present"'s six cast members stand on stage after their emotional final scene. The actors returned to the stage, reentering the theatre to do their last bows. Photo courtesy of Bradley GriffinThe Pepperdine Fine Arts Division showcased a play titled, “We Are Proud to Present A Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Showcases ‘We Are Proud to Present’ Play on Herero Genocide
Body and Soul: School is in Session—In Person
Art by Leah Bae My alarm clock begins shrieking at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Beep! Beep! Beep! Groggy and disoriented, I don’t even realize what a special day it is — Aug. 30, the first day of in-person classes back at Pepperdine.My last in-person class, along with many other students, happened in March 2020, meaning nearly a year and a half passed since COVID-19 forced life … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: School is in Session—In Person
Album Review: Kacey Musgraves Divorces Country Music with ‘star-crossed’
The cover of "star-crossed" shows a hazy broken heart necklace emblazoned with the album's title. Musgraves' album is about her heartbreak, making the subject of the cover appropriate. Photo Courtesy of KaceyMusgraves.comKacey Musgraves’ released her fifth studio album, “star-crossed,” on Sept. 10. The first album since her 2020 divorce from ex-husband, Ruston … [Read more...] about Album Review: Kacey Musgraves Divorces Country Music with ‘star-crossed’