Photo by Megan Williams Communication Professor Anastasia Triviza experienced culture shock when she first moved to Los Angeles. Having grown up in Greece, she later studied in New York City for her master’s degree. Once in LA, she soon realized she needed a car to get from one place to another. “I thought I could […]
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The Fine Print: Malibu Is Not Perfect (But It’s Pretty Close!)
The Fine Print is a weekly column written by Addison Whiten addressing problems at Pepperdine in a lighthearted and real way. This edition addresses some of the complications that come with living in Malibu, though it is nearly a perfect place to be.
Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach
Body and Soul incorporates the five senses within a new piece of art, music, film or experience; showcasing what staff find meaningful. Life and Arts copy editor Yamillah Hurtado discusses her experience of watching the sunset at Point Dume State Beach.
Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Melanie Tadros, who talks about her journey toward becoming a doctor and her love of singing.
Fresh Faces: First-year Strives Toward Creating Impact in Communities Through Service and Student Government
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Isabella Cerna, who enjoys interacting with people and learning about business.
Sea Level Rise and Its Impact on Coastal Cities Like Malibu
The City of Malibu is starting to find ways to take action to address the ongoing issue of sea level rise.
Explore Year-Round Hidden Gems In Malibu As Summer Ends
August typically indicates the end of summer but here are some spots that can evoke feelings of summer year-round.
Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
Upperclassmen offer words of wisdom to new Waves
Letter From The Editor
Photos by Shannon Hansen I like to say I was raised with the water. Where the fine grains of sand meet deep, foamy hues of blue — the ocean has always been the place I’ve felt most at home. The sea holds a sweet and delicate piece of my heart that nothing can quite compare […]
Malibu Rallies To Keep Oceans Clean
Photos by Shannon Hansen Malibu City Councilman, Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner, walked along Pacific Coast Highway, angrily eyeing candy wrappers, cigarette butts and plastic straws that had been left in the street just outside of his surf shop. As he made his way just off his store’s property line, he pointed at a sewage drain […]