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Students Put Their Spin on Spring 2021 Style Trends

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Art by Autumn HardwickAs temperatures rise and Los Angeles begins to reopen, Pepperdine students rock all sorts of unique styles, from bright-colored corsets to funky sneakers. For senior Taylor Launius, spring fashion is all about incorporating vibrant colors into her outfits. She said she adds pops of color to her outfits through accessorizing.“I love dressing very … [Read more...] about Students Put Their Spin on Spring 2021 Style Trends

Theater Student Calls For Better Asian American Representation in Media

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Art by Autumn HardwickSenior Theatre Music contract major Brandon Gille didn’t participate in theater until he was in high school. One night during one of his first shows, Gille, a Filipino American, said an Asian American woman approached him and told him how seeing him on stage made her young daughter more confident about auditioning for roles. Gille said he loves the … [Read more...] about Theater Student Calls For Better Asian American Representation in Media

Fresh Faces: Service-Driven Student Shares Her Journey To Pepperdine

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First-year Megan Elias poses in the middle of the street in Midtown Manhattan, N.Y., in February 2020. Elias said she loved growing up in New York, but is excited to live in Malibu whenever housing reopens. Photos courtesy of Megan EliasWhen first-year Megan Elias boarded a plane from Long Island, N.Y., to O'ahu, Hawai'i, in summer 2019 to participate in a service trip for 10 … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Service-Driven Student Shares Her Journey To Pepperdine

Fresh Faces: Musician Finds Her Sound

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First-year musician Jackie Ferrari plays guitar in her Atlanta backyard in March. Ferrari said she makes hip-hop-inspired music that is inspired by her Christian faith.Photos courtesy of Jackie FerrariFirst-year Jackie Ferrari is a triple threat: she writes, plays and produces her own original music, which can be found on Spotify.The Advertising major lives in her hometown of … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Musician Finds Her Sound

Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Brings Her Heart for Service to Pepperdine

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First-year Alex Ianni stands under the Malibu Pier during her first trip to Malibu as an accepted student in January. Ianni said she wanted to go to Pepperdine to earn a competitive degree while also strengthening her Christian faith.Photos courtesy of Alex IanniFirst-year transfer student Alex Ianni said she wanted to attend Pepperdine ever since she watched Pepperdine Women's … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Brings Her Heart for Service to Pepperdine