Pepperdine alumnus Blake Knight proposes to his fiance Garret Clayton on Jan. 10, 2017, in Iceland. Knight graduated in 2009 and is now a screenwriter for film and television in Los Angeles.Photos courtesy of Blake KnightAlumnus Blake Knight (2009) spends his days writing screenplays, playing with his dogs and inspiring acceptance for all. He's a screenwriter for film and … [Read more...] about Alumnus Hopes to Inspire LGBTQ+ Acceptance through Entertainment Industry
Film Review: ‘The Secret: Dare to Dream’ Shares an Uplifting Story
The movie poster for "The Secret: Dare to Dream" features Miranda (Katie Holmes) and Professor Bray (Josh Lucas) on a dock at while the sun peaks over the trees. The feel-good film, released July 31, was based on Rhonda Byrnes' best-selling book "The Secret."Photos courtesy of Lionsgate"The Secret: Dare to Dream," directed by Andy Tennant, is a movie based on the best-selling … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Secret: Dare to Dream’ Shares an Uplifting Story
Fresh Faces: Transfer Veteran Wants to Help People in a New Way
Former military policeman Branden Garcia stands in his army uniform. Garcia served in the army for seven years.Photos courtesy of Branden GarciaJunior Branden Garcia transferred to Pepperdine this fall in hopes of working in the medical field. He is a Political Science major on the Pre-med track. Garcia served in the army for seven years. He worked as a military policeman, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Veteran Wants to Help People in a New Way
Fresh Faces: Transfer Sophomore Dreams to Dance In Flight
Photos courtesy of Katherine LeeSophomore Katherine Lee flows into a split leap while performing at her local theatre in Orange County. She said she dreams of dancing at Pepperdine. Sophomore Katherine “Katie” Lee transferred to Pepperdine this semester to pursue a degree in Psychology. Lee said she hopes to join Dance in Flight once students are able to safely … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Sophomore Dreams to Dance In Flight
Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Promote a Loving Christian Environment
Photos courtesy of Amani PearsonFirst-year Amani Pearson beams atop a range of trees on a hike in Golden, Colorado, last year with her friends.First-year Amani Pearson said she was drawn to the loving Christian atmosphere at Pepperdine. She discussed how her affiliation with the Churches of Christ impacted her decision to attend the University this fall.Pearson said Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Promote a Loving Christian Environment
