Photos and Infograph by Kelly Rodriguez Hovering over the heads of busy Pepperdine students is the future of its endowment. The tax bill that circulated around the House and Senate at the end of last year proposed taxes on those in higher education, such as Pepperdine and its students. While the House version of the bill aimed to raise taxes on student loan recipients and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Endowment Safe From Tax Bill Hike
“Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Photos courtesy of IMDB and A24 FilmsAfter winning two Golden Globes “Lady Bird” is flying into awards season buzz.The film, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, portrays a contentious mother-daughter relationship framed in love. Since its release, it has gained critical acclaim. In late November, it broke a Rotten Tomatoes record for most consecutive … [Read more...] about “Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Malibu Fire Caused By Downed Power Line
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez As multiple wildfires burn across Southern California, firefighters knocked out a blaze this morning in Malibu. A fire broke out at 5331 Horizon Drive between Kanan Dume Road and Trancas Canyon Road in northern Malibu this morning around 8 a.m. The fire was caused by a downed power line that sparked a nearby tree and quickly spread due to wind … [Read more...] about Malibu Fire Caused By Downed Power Line
LA’s Cultural Hotspots
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez Although Los Angeles is known for its access to beaches, sunny climate and "La La Land" dreamers, to many native Angelenos, it's the birthplace of their American dream. Latino immigrants, Korean movers and shakers, African-American activists, Chinese nostalgia seekers and Jewish refugees have all found their homes in the various neighborhoods of Los … [Read more...] about LA’s Cultural Hotspots
Gas Prices Cause Strain on Pepperdine Los Angeles Commuter Students
Photos and Infograph created by Kelly Rodriguez Senior Ava London has an hour-long commute from her apartment in North Hollywood’s Arts District to Pepperdine four days a week. “I love living there,” London said. “It’s so different from Malibu and everything is so convenient.” London said she has been living in that apartment since August, before the semester started. … [Read more...] about Gas Prices Cause Strain on Pepperdine Los Angeles Commuter Students