Art by Vivian Hsia For many years, the question, "Who's playing at Waves Weekend this year?" has been a common one in my family. What started as a simple inquiry for me turned into a running joke, as I asked over and over again, every year, who would be the star performer.Clearly, before I was even a student, I was a fan of Waves Weekend.My first Waves Weekend was in 2014 when … [Read more...] about Opinion: I Love Waves Weekend
Abby Wilt
Hub 2.0: Pepperdine Sees Changes in the Hub for Spiritual Life
Students raise their hands in worship at The Well on Sept. 29. The Hub for Spiritual Life organizes The Well every week — causing concern for some community members after a recent change in the Hub staff. Photo by Abby Wilt Editor’s Note: Christina Littlefield, professor of Religion and Journalism, is also the adviser of Currents Magazine, with Pepperdine Graphic Media. Her … [Read more...] about Hub 2.0: Pepperdine Sees Changes in the Hub for Spiritual Life
Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
Alumnus Will Noland ('22) in Malibu in spring 2022. Will died Aug. 22, and the Pepperdine community is mourning his loss. Photo Courtesy of Sigma Phi Epsilon A selfless leader, a compassionate friend and a light to everyone he met — these were just a few phrases friends and family used to describe alumnus Will Noland ('22). Will died in Venice, Calif., on Aug. 22, and is … [Read more...] about Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
Rant and Rave: Alfred Coffee
Art Illustrations by Vivian Hsia Rant: I first heard about Alfred Coffee through the many influencers and celebrities who posted photos on Instagram with the famous antler "A" logo all over their coffee cups. As a coffee lover, I was excited to hear Alfred's was coming to Malibu and had to try this highly favored coffee shop. That excitement quickly ended when I took my … [Read more...] about Rant and Rave: Alfred Coffee
Opinion: Bounce Back to the Beauty of a Routine
Art by Autumn HardwickEver since I was little, I have loved going back to school. When most people my age would dread the start of the new semester, I was overly excited. I have never quite known why until recently — I just simply love getting back into a routine.While I do love summer, I typically have a lack of routine in summer. I jump from one thing to the next, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Bounce Back to the Beauty of a Routine