Streamers and balloons are scattered around the kitchen floor, making this day one like no other. The familiar room, now filled with presents and decorations, was ready to celebrate senior Amelia Mordan. When she walked down the stairs of her house, she knew the special day that awaited her. From a treat for breakfast to a special dinner made by her Italian grandmother, Mordan … [Read more...] about Blowing Out The Candles: A Day To Be Seen
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Behind the Performance
Editor’s Note: Melissa Houston was a member of Dance In Flight (DIF) this past year.Isabelle Ignacio's dances for the camera. She said her dancing reflects the individuality behind every performance. Photo by Melissa Houston.The lights come up, the curtain rises and the show begins.From the outside, performing all looks the same. People go on stage, move, sing, dance and … [Read more...] about Behind the Performance
The World Through A Soundtrack
A man listens to music on Venice beach. Listening to music is a gateway to introspection and reflection on life and those around us. Photo by Melissa Houston. Beyond mere background noise, music often acts as a lens through which people view both their own lives and the lives of those around them.For many, that connection begins at a young age. Throughout my childhood, Alfa … [Read more...] about The World Through A Soundtrack
Begin-ning at Pepperdine
Paul Begin, interim senior associate dean for Seaver College stands alongside his son, first-year Ethan Begin at their Pepperdine faculty home. The Begin family continues a Pepperdine legacy from childhood to adulthood during their time on Malibu campus. Photo by Soliel Lara AponteNestled up in the hills of Pepperdine lay the homes of many faculty and staff members. One family … [Read more...] about Begin-ning at Pepperdine
Through the Looking Glass: How People-Watching Brings a New Perspective
People sit on a lawn in early March in San Francisco. People-watching is a common way to connect with those you may never meet. Photos by Melissa HoustonIt is easy to people-watch in Los Angeles — an urban center of life that is home to almost 4 million people. In such a populated city, millions of stories are waiting to be told by each person just trying to live their … [Read more...] about Through the Looking Glass: How People-Watching Brings a New Perspective