For senior Joshua Elizondo, Los Angeles is the home he never had. It’s the city that gave him the opportunity to pursue advocacy and rediscover his passion for entertainment — opportunities he said he feared he would never have. Growing up in the foster-care system in Detroit, 27-year-old Elizondo said he had to fend for himself in most areas of his life, but he has used his … [Read more...] about Joshua Elizondo Becomes a Voice for Foster Youth
Christina Buravtsova
Not Alone: International Students Seek Community in Southern California Universities — Some Find It
The international student ambassadors at the International Student Reception during INSO at the Brock House August 2021. Ambassadors said they love mentoring other international students and strive to advocate for them. Photo courtesy of Merica Sin Merica Sin, a senior international student ambassador, came to the United States from Cambodia to pursue higher education. While … [Read more...] about Not Alone: International Students Seek Community in Southern California Universities — Some Find It
Jumpstart Brings the Pepperdine and Los Angeles Communities Together for a Day of Fun and Learning
Jumpstart team member and Pepperdine Graphic social media assistant Christian Parham greets children and hands out Lakeshore bags at the Jumpstart for a Day Event at Reseda Park March 26. After interacting with over a dozen interactive learning tables, the children had plenty of crafts and art creations to bring home. Photos by Christina Buravtsova The Pepperdine Jumpstart … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Brings the Pepperdine and Los Angeles Communities Together for a Day of Fun and Learning
ISA Welcomes the Spring Season with a Burst of Colors
Students in attendance at the ISA Holi Festival on March 13 throw colored powder in the air. Covered head to toe in color and water, students said they proudly embraced the practices of the Holi Festival tradition. Photo courtesy by Christina Buravtsova The Indian Student Association welcomed the spring season with a splash of color as they celebrated the Holi Festival … [Read more...] about ISA Welcomes the Spring Season with a Burst of Colors
Documentary Short – Finding Empathy: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Paralyzed Surfer
The documentary short examines the role of empathy in today's society by taking a look at the story of Jesse Billauer and the founding of his organization Life Rolls On, an organization dedicated to helping adaptive athletes realize their dream of surfing. Credits: Directed by Christina Buravtsova and Dane Bruhahn Written by Christina Buravtsova and Dane Bruhahn Featuring: … [Read more...] about Documentary Short – Finding Empathy: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Paralyzed Surfer
