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Seaver Alumna Shares Her Stories as Reagan’s Right-Hand Woman

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Photos by Milan Loiacono Students, Pepperdine alumni and fans of Ronald Reagan gathered in Raitt Recital Hall Monday, March 6 to hear stories from Peggy Grande, a Pepperdine alumna class of 1990 who worked as Ronald Reagan's executive assistant after his presidency. Grande released her memoir, "The President Will See You Now: My Stories and Lessons From Ronald Reagan's … [Read more...] about Seaver Alumna Shares Her Stories as Reagan’s Right-Hand Woman

Artists Corner: Yena Kim

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Photos Courtesy of Yena KimShe had an opened, sketch-filled notebook decorated with eraser dust at the front desk of the Weisman Museum. Technically, she was at work, but she wanted to use the lack of steady visitors on a Saturday afternoon as an opportunity to sketch some characters and faces. Yena Kim, a fourth-year art student, takes her day job as the Weisman Museum desk … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Yena Kim

Light Up The Blackout with Music

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Photos by Alli BurnisonAmong the craziness of the blackout that occurred Monday night emerged a playlist with songs frantically offered by members of the Graphic staff through an exploding group text. This playlist covers all sorts of genres and all phases of the blackout. Come along for the ride.The second that the lights went out, a silence swept before the panic started. One … [Read more...] about Light Up The Blackout with Music

1,000 Butterflies Flutter for Emily Shane Foundation

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Photos by Kelly Rodriguez Temporary butterfly tattoo-adorned children and adults with their smartphones ready witnessed a moment of unity in the Malibu community Sunday, Nov. 13 as 1,000 butterflies were released at Malibu Bluffs State Park to support the Emily Shane Foundation. The foundation's annual event included live music, a silent auction, a raffle, art projects … [Read more...] about 1,000 Butterflies Flutter for Emily Shane Foundation

Burnout is Real, Look for Your Gas Stations

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Graphic by Nate Barton When it comes to mid-semester burnout, 70s singer-songwriter Jackson Browne said it best: "Running on empty, running blind, running into the sun, but I'm running behind," his chorus of soul singers croon. For the past two weeks, it's been particularly difficult for me to do the things I love with joy. Classes have mostly become burdensome with work … [Read more...] about Burnout is Real, Look for Your Gas Stations