Senior Michael Gullo strums his guitar. Gullo said his father gifted him a guitar one Christmas when he was a kid. Photo by Lucian HimesAn aha moment is when one experiences a sudden realization, inspiration or insight.My aha moment for writing this article goes like this.I was sitting in my Art Fundamentals class at the beginning of last semester. My professor, Christina … [Read more...] about Pursuit of Passions: Artists Share Their Aha Moments
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Opinion: Stop Banning Books
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Banning books must stop. It's that simple of an idea. Banning books has a history in America. The earliest known book ban in 1627 banned the “New English Canaan" in Quincy, Massachusetts, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Stop Banning Books
Remembering Nick Rodionoff: Father, Husband, Mentor, Friend and Coach
A photo of Nick and Carrie Rodionoff sits at the front of Stauffer Chapel on March 4, during a memorial for Nick. The Rodionoff family planned the memorial to honor Nick's life and time at Pepperdine. Photo by Abby Wilt An athlete, friend, father, coach and mentor — this was Nick Rodionoff. Nick coached the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team from 2000-2018, … [Read more...] about Remembering Nick Rodionoff: Father, Husband, Mentor, Friend and Coach
Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
When I was younger, I loved to paint. My paintings weren't anywhere close to being masterpieces. But I enjoyed the hobby, and I painted every night.Soon, I filled the walls of my childhood bedroom with paintings depicting everything from landscapes to calligraphy to attempted portraits of my dog. Some were messy, and some were clean, and while I never considered myself a … [Read more...] about Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
Meaningful Ink: Pepp Athletes Share the Stories Behind Their Tattoos
Six Pepperdine athletes from five different sports show their tattoos. These tattoos represent everything from words to live by, to family members who have died. Photos provided by sources Tattoos can be a way for people to showcase the most important aspects of who they are as people and where they come from.Six Pepperdine athletes said they represent the most important … [Read more...] about Meaningful Ink: Pepp Athletes Share the Stories Behind Their Tattoos