The orange sun sets at Point Dume State Beach, leaving an array of colors throughout the horizon. The waves crashing on the seashore enamored me and transported me to a place of tranquility. Photo by Yamillah HurtadoThe beach is my happy place. It’s where I feel free.Being so close to the beach is how Pepperdine won me over, so it was only fair I commemorated the end of … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach
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Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time
The Firestone Fieldhouse stairs appear daunting from the bottom leading to Lower Dorm Road. The stairs might be scary to look at, but they are even more taxing to walk up. Photo by Abby Wilt The sight of a mountain of stairs. The sensation of burning legs. The sound of huffing and puffing. If you’ve ever walked for more than one minute on Pepperdine’s hilly campus, … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time
Body and Soul: Understand and Experience the Church Within the Woods
The Gathering's worship band unites to play their folksy praises to God for the first time during the new semester, August 22. New students said they were eager to find where they belong in the community. Photo by Beth Gonzales As my first week on campus began, I was eager to attend the outdoor church where many of my freshman year memories were made, The Gathering. This … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Understand and Experience the Church Within the Woods
Body and Soul: Admire the Heart of Melrose Avenue
A few stores with brightly colored walls create an inviting scene for passing shoppers on Melrose Avenue in LA. The bold blue of HAPPY ICE drew me in for a refreshing snow cone. Photos by Mercer Greene The clunk of chunky Doc Martens on the sidewalk, smog mixed with a pedestrian's cologne, the vibrant murals that cover the walls, culture emanating from storefronts — this is … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Admire the Heart of Melrose Avenue