Junior Michelle Myers (bottom) poses with her dad, Tom Myers (top), at a beach in Malibu during her childhood. Tom Myers has been a resident of Malibu for 40 years, raising his daughter there before she went to Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Michelle MyersMalibu is commonly associated with oceanfront mansions, celebrity residents and fancy cars riding along Pacific Coast … [Read more...] about Beyond the Stereotype: Malibu’s Inner Circle
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Staff Editorial: This Land is Not Our Land
Correction: The article's art was replaced to correct a misuse of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians' official logo. Pepperdine is built on the land of a people who have been here for over 4,000 years, and it’s time we start recognizing them more. On Oct. 9, President Biden officially proclaimed Oct. 11, 2021 as Indigenous Peoples' Day, but he also formally recognized it … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: This Land is Not Our Land
Samala Chumash Reawakens Sustainable Culture
The flag of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians billows in the wind by the reservation's tribal administration office April 28. The Samala Chumash reawakened their culture after gaining access to documents about the history and teachings of their ancestors.Photos by Ali LevensThe Samala Chumash, the original occupants of Malibu for 4,000 years, gave the city its namesake of … [Read more...] about Samala Chumash Reawakens Sustainable Culture
Diversity and Inclusion Committee Amplifies Students’ Voice
Art by Ali Levens The Student Government Association (SGA) gives Pepperdine students who are passionate about diversity and inclusion a louder voice through the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The committee, led by SGA Director of Diversity and Inclusion Christian Abad, came together at their first meeting of the semester Wednesday, Jan. 29, to discuss ways to foster a … [Read more...] about Diversity and Inclusion Committee Amplifies Students’ Voice
Written in the Stars: How Cultures View the Cosmos
Art by Bethany Wilson. People have always been drawn to the sky. “The stars, the peacefulness, the beauty,” Physics Professor Gerard Fasel said. “It makes you marvel, it makes you wonder. That’s what the night sky does for me.” Cultures around the world have developed different interpretations of celestial bodies, crafting intricate myths and stories to explain the … [Read more...] about Written in the Stars: How Cultures View the Cosmos