The Pitman sisters, Hasley (left), Hope (middle) and Halle (right), smile at Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu in June. Hasley Pitman, who is a 1L at Caruso School of Law, said learning TikTok dances together has caused the sisters to grow and bond. Photos Courtesy of Hasley Pitman After COVID-19 sent her back home to Jacksonville, Fla., 23-year-old Hasley Pitman — a … [Read more...] about TikTok Serves as an Outlet Through COVID-19
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Fresh Faces: Public Relations Major Finds Community in Ministry, Music
First-year Serena Woon smiles next to spring flowers in April in Culver City, Calif. She said part of the reason she applied to Pepperdine was the beautiful campus, as she wanted to make sure she was enjoying the nature around her in college.Photos Courtesy of Serena WoonFirst-year Serena Woon, a Public Relations major from Oakland, Calif., is passionate about music and her … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Public Relations Major Finds Community in Ministry, Music
Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant
First-year Lauren Wideen smiles during her senior pictures in Prairie du Sac, Wis., in August 2019. Wideen said she looks forward to her college life.Photos Courtesy of Lauren WideenFirst-year Lauren Wideen said she wants to become a physician assistant because she is drawn to helping others and sports. Playing volleyball, basketball and soccer throughout her life, Wideen said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant
Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers
The poster of the Searchlight film "Nomadland" depicts 50 license plates from each of the 50 states in the United States. Chloé Zhao made history when she became the second female and first Asian female to win Best Director at the Academy Awards.Photos Courtesy of SearchlightGroups of people in the United States called "van-dwellers" find the meaning of life as nomads on … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers
Film Review: Irish Love Story in ‘Sing Street’ Perfectly Illustrates Relationships Through Songwriting
The official movie poster for the Jan. 24, 2016, release of "Sing Street" shows main characters Conor Lawlor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) playing guitar while Raphina (Lucy Boynton) looks off into the distance. The movie grossed $13.6 million.Photos Courtesy of Lionsgate Laying in the grass strumming the guitar, choreographed dance in high school gyms and sailing away through the Irish … [Read more...] about Film Review: Irish Love Story in ‘Sing Street’ Perfectly Illustrates Relationships Through Songwriting
