Members of the cast and crew of "Coffee" smile on the ReelStories red carpet with their own cups of coffee. Director Jadyn Gaertner said she and her cast and crew put the short film together in only a week. Photos by Sammie WuenscheReelStories marked its thirteenth year at Pepperdine on Feb. 4. The film festival gives student filmmakers the chance to screen a short film for the … [Read more...] about Film Review: ReelStories 2022 Showcases Seven Talented Student Filmmakers
Students Return to Malibu After a Semester Abroad
Sophomore Cassie Kinnear stands with other fall 2021 Lausanne program participants in the Swiss Alps. Kinnear said students in the program were limited to traveling within Switzerland for the first month of the semester before being cleared for international travel. Photo courtesy of Cassie Kinnear Before the COVID-19 pandemic, going abroad was an opportunity 80% of Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students Return to Malibu After a Semester Abroad
Gaming Increases in Popularity During the Pandemic
The Pepperdine "Super Smash Brothers Ultimate" team participates in Mainstage, a competitive tournament, in November 2021. The team saw an increase in interest and participation during and after the semesters students were engaged in remote learning. Photo courtesy of @PeppEsports Instagram The world’s first gaming console, the Magnavox Odyssey, debuted in 1972 and launched … [Read more...] about Gaming Increases in Popularity During the Pandemic
Kelli Brickner Wants a Restful Fall Break
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Pepperdine students returned to in-person classes this fall after a year and a half of online instruction and adapting to an entirely new way of learning from home. While it's exciting to have a campus filled with students again, this semester's transition makes it especially taxing for many students. For junior Biology … [Read more...] about Kelli Brickner Wants a Restful Fall Break
Chase Johnson Champions Productive Disagreement
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal When controversy erupted at the Freedom Wall concerning abortion rights Sept. 29, discourse quickly became tense, and emotions ran high on both sides of the discussion. Senior Political Science major Chase Johnson, Student Government Association president, said the events surrounding the Freedom Wall highlighted an issue … [Read more...] about Chase Johnson Champions Productive Disagreement