Special Publications

SHUHEI MATSUOStaff Writer The color orange became the center of attention in Los Angeles in November when Los Angeles county residents including several Pepperdine students, walked six miles to help the war victims of Gulu, a town located in northern Uganda. Starting this year, 38 cities from around the world have made the commitment to participate in Gulu Walk Day and walk in … [Read more...] about Gulu Walk aims to help war victims of Northern Uganda

BETHANY ESTRADAStaff Writer Ever wonder if your body language is sending mixed signals? Professor Danny Campbell’s movement class explores in order to make actors more aware of where they move from and where they hold tension. “Through manipulation, I give actors tools to physically manipulate their bodies on stage and in life and to take responsibility for what their body is … [Read more...] about Campbell uses Suzuki method to train Pepperdine actors

KIMMY VALENTIStaff Writer The need for relaxation among busy and overloaded Americans has created a cry for help, causing them to turn to an ancient solution.  The latest trend in physical and mental health, known as yoga, has become an epidemic in fitness among college students.  This is no surprise when looking at the benefits found through research and practice of yoga on … [Read more...] about Yoga popular on college campuses

RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer Unbeknownst to many of the Pepperdine students who live in the Drescher Graduate Apartments on Chumash Ridge Lane, the street name has historical meaning: It refers to the Native Americans who used to reside in Malibu. Originally named Humaliwu, meaning “where the surf sounds loudly,” the native land of the Chumash Indians extended north along the … [Read more...] about Chumash Indian heritage preserved

BRITTANY YEAROUTStaff Writer Christian, conservative and leaning hard to the right. That may be Pepperdine’s image, but the Young Democrats hope to bring a balancing voice to the perceived conservative tilt. Senior Michael Wang, president of the organization, acknowledged that there are more Republican students at Pepperdine, but Young Democrats is vital in establishing another … [Read more...] about Young Democrats