A Pepperdine student paints a rock during a RISE Creative Cafe event on March 22. Through artistic expression, painting offers individuals an opportunity to unwind and explore their creativity. Photo by Olivia SchneiderCreativity is woven within the simplest childhood moments. From coloring outside the lines, dancing to the rhythm of a song or playing make-believe with … [Read more...] about Revival of Childhood: Crafting Evolves Through Every Stage of Life
Special Publications
Letter From the Editor
Photos by Katherine Lytle. I am a proud product of Southern California. I was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif., a place that I will always call home. My city is special for many reasons. The blending of cultures is evident on every corner. It houses the historic Queen Mary and Southern California’s largest aquarium with the Aquarium of the Pacific. One of my favorite … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Photo by Melissa Houston My favorite place has always been the airport. At 3 years old, I remember walking through busy corridors filled with hundreds of souls trying to reach their destinations. Airports fascinated me. You see people from every walk of life — some excited, some exhausted, some nervous — yet all with a purpose to land somewhere important to them. I recall … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor
Threads of Identity: The Beauty Behind the Aesthetic
Fur Coats hang at the Malibu Country Mart for sale. Clothes represent more than style — they reflect identity and the stories people choose to tell about themselves. Photo by Soliel Lara Aponte.When walking down the street, the outfit a person choose that morning leaves a carefully curated impression on those who pass by. Yet beyond the image they intend to present is a … [Read more...] about Threads of Identity: The Beauty Behind the Aesthetic
Cultural Bonds Form Through Language
People walk on the Venice Beach Boardwalk on March 31. Venice Beach is filled with both tourists and locals, where a mix of languages can be heard all around. Design by Christine ParkIn a country where hundreds of cultures are constantly interacting and meshing, some students find themselves connecting through a shared foreign language.Over 80 countries are represented through … [Read more...] about Cultural Bonds Form Through Language