"Valley Girl" by senior Julianna Thomas displayed in the Weisman Museum for the annual senior exhibition April 16. Thomas said she believes artists should have the freedom to create what they choose, backed by a university that fully supports their expression. Photos by Soliel Lara Aponte. “Ridiculous.” That is how senior Art major Julianna Thomas said she felt when she first … [Read more...] about Put a Price on Expression
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The Connections Shared Around the Table
A pair shares a meal in a park in Venice Beach, Calif. Food can bring people closer together in an intimate setting. Photo by Melissa HoustonAli De La Torre, a third-year student at UCSB, said even as a self-sufficient adult, she can still recall the fond memories she shared with her grandmother in the kitchen. As she prepares her own meals, De La Torre always thinks about the … [Read more...] about The Connections Shared Around the Table
Modern Dating: The Hard and Soft Launch
Seniors Julia Ryan and her fiancé, Adam Kroeze, stand in front of a banner celebrating their engagement. The couple met at Pepperdine and got engaged on Valentine's Day of their senior year. Photo courtesy of Julia Ryan.In the age of curated feeds and crafted captions, deciding just how to debut a relationship online is the new norm.For Pepperdine students Julia Ryan, Lola … [Read more...] about Modern Dating: The Hard and Soft Launch
Growing Up in Los Angeles: The Hidden Beauty Found in Rageful Traffic
Traffic rushes both ways on the 101 freeway in Los Angeles. Despite the rage invoked by hours of LA traffic, drivers can find small pockets of "sonder" in the stillness. Photo by Melissa HoustonI am a proud Los Angeles native. I was raised in this city. It was where I learned to walk, talk, drive and root for my favorite sports teams. But for all of its bright spots, LA has … [Read more...] about Growing Up in Los Angeles: The Hidden Beauty Found in Rageful Traffic
Born This Way: How One Artist United Two Students
Seniors Quinn Boyle and Niccie Jamitkowski pose for a photo at their apartment July 25. Photos courtesy of Niccie Jamitkowski. On the very first week of their first year at Pepperdine, seniors Quinn Boyle and Niccie Jamitkowski found themselves sitting side by side in a freshman year seminar class called Hard-Hitting Songs. By the end of the week, before they knew each … [Read more...] about Born This Way: How One Artist United Two Students