First-year Lexington Russell captures a photo of a rainbow cast over Pepperdine's Malibu campus. This was one of many rainbows that Russell has seen in her time at Pepperdine. Photos courtesy of Lexington Russell For many Christians, the rainbow is a sign of God’s promise to humanity. But, for first-year Lexington Russell, the rainbow symbolizes so much more. Russell … [Read more...] about First-Year Finds Love and Hope in the Rainbows of Life
Life & Arts
Pepperdine Introduces Four New Spring 2022 Clubs
Art by Vivian HsiaICC got a little bigger this spring with the addition of four new clubs for students to join: Beatbox Club, The Pepperdine Beacon, Creative Writing Club and the National Society of Leadership and Success.From learning about the art of beatboxing to sharpening leadership skills, these clubs engage students in different hobbies and interests. Their founders … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Introduces Four New Spring 2022 Clubs
Dive Into the Majors: Religion
On the far right, Jenn Gash smiles big as she interns at a youth ministry in summer 2019. The Religion Division has funded Gash's internship, as well as many other students, through the division's annual Summer Ministry Internship Program.Asking students around campus the go-to question, "What's your major?" reveals the multitudes of majors a student can choose at Pepperdine. … [Read more...] about Dive Into the Majors: Religion
The Trials and Tribulations of Cooking on Campus
Sophomores Brishen Williamson and Jesus Bautistain cook a meal together in the Seaside kitchen. Students have used the kitchen and other personal kitchens to make their own food. Photo by Joseph HeinemannThere are many on-campus housing options, but for students who choose to live in traditional residence halls like the first-year dorms, Seaside or Towers, cooking on campus is … [Read more...] about The Trials and Tribulations of Cooking on Campus
Album Review: The Weeknd Goes Full Synth-Pop with ‘Dawn FM’
The cover art for "Dawn FM" shows The Weeknd dressed as an elderly man. The black background represents how The Weeknd has been in the dark and looks toward the light. Photo courtesy of XO and Republic RecordsCanadian singer, songwriter and producer The Weeknd released his fifth studio album “Dawn FM” on Jan. 7. This marks his first project release since the highly … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Weeknd Goes Full Synth-Pop with ‘Dawn FM’