Junior Isabel Montoya, women's basketball point guard, poses with a basketball. Montoya said she's expressed resilience and stillness in her recovery. Photos by Lucian HimesJunior Isabel Montoya, women’s basketball point guard, said her first experience with basketball was playing pickup in elementary school.“It was the first sport where I really had to prove … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries
Currents Magazine Spring 2023
‘Wondrous Windows of Time’: Animated Films Bridge Generations
Senior Alec Matulka, junior Phillip Young, Professor Kate Parsons and junior Dawson Storrs are digitally animated. The four shared their opinions and experiences with animated films. Photos by Lucian Himes and Art by Haley HoidalI saw “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” at a movie theater in my hometown Dec. 31. I watched my ferocious feline champion dance across … [Read more...] about ‘Wondrous Windows of Time’: Animated Films Bridge Generations
Samantha Proctor Makes Music as Good as Gold
Samantha Proctor poses confidently with a bright smile. During her time at Pepperdine, Proctor’s confidence grew in herself and her music. Photos by Lucian Himes For senior Samantha Proctor, music naturally lives within her. Being a musician is what she said she feels called to do.From age 5, Proctor said she has been singing, writing original songs and playing piano. … [Read more...] about Samantha Proctor Makes Music as Good as Gold
Pursuit of Passions: Artists Share Their Aha Moments
Senior Michael Gullo strums his guitar. Gullo said his father gifted him a guitar one Christmas when he was a kid. Photo by Lucian HimesAn aha moment is when one experiences a sudden realization, inspiration or insight.My aha moment for writing this article goes like this.I was sitting in my Art Fundamentals class at the beginning of last semester. My professor, Christina … [Read more...] about Pursuit of Passions: Artists Share Their Aha Moments
‘Truth-teller’: Alyssa Medina Brings Her Voice to Pepperdine
The sun shines on junior Alyssa Medina, who sits on a blanket on the green lawn of the Seaside Residence Hall courtyard, next to her clay pot and mugs. Medina said she enjoys making café de olla, a sweet Mexican coffee, for herself and her friends. Photos by Lucian HimesDuring Housing and Residence Life student leadership training in August 2021, then-sophomore Alyssa … [Read more...] about ‘Truth-teller’: Alyssa Medina Brings Her Voice to Pepperdine