Los Angeles native and junior Sofia Reyes gravitated toward Pepperdine to be close to her family and express her creativity as a film and English major. After learning about the Latinx Student Association, she knew there was a space for her to create and contribute. Reyes is the president of LSA, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion … [Read more...] about Facilitating Safe Spaces: Sofia Reyes Helps Bring Community to Pepperdine
Beth Gonzales
Finance, Career, Post Grad, Oh My! Students and Professors Share Advice
For the class of 2024, 80% report they have felt burned out by feelings of exhaustion and unusual negativity or cynicism regarding their post-grad career choices and finances, according to CNBC. Pepperdine professors, career advisors and finance students said they want to turn that feeling of negativity around. They have hopeful advice for helping students manage their fears, … [Read more...] about Finance, Career, Post Grad, Oh My! Students and Professors Share Advice
Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Art, Music, Community
With the goal of bringing the community together to celebrate art and music, Pepperdine’s Student Programming Board held the annual Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival. The PSMA concert featured student musicians and guest musicians, showcased a student art exhibition and hosted food trucks and activities for attendees March 23, at Alumni Park.PSMA is one of the main … [Read more...] about Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Art, Music, Community
That’s Our Place: Boutique LA Music Venues Share Their History
Editors Note: Sammie Wuensche is a Pepperdine 2023 alumna and a former assistant photo editor for the Graphic. Are you looking for guitar-heavy music? Don't "fret." Trumpet music? Find a place to "blow off" some steam. Loud drums? There are some "smashing" performances. With over 400 live music venues in Los Angeles, choosing the right one for a particular memory, style of … [Read more...] about That’s Our Place: Boutique LA Music Venues Share Their History
Students Express PCH Anxiety, Pepperdine Speaks Out
Editor's note: Running through all 21 miles of Malibu, PCH is a backdrop to daily life and community tragedy. We chose to name this series, "PCH: A Perfect Storm" to encapuslate the beautiful scenery and the deadly risks that face those who use this road. The inspiration for the title of this series came from an October 2023 interview with Michel Shane who lost his daughter, … [Read more...] about Students Express PCH Anxiety, Pepperdine Speaks Out
