Art by Kiley Distelrath and Leah Bae Humans try to understand themselves — how they think, how they relate to people, why they react the way they do — but this understanding doesn't come easily. Enter the Enneagram — a model of nine interconnected personality types with ancient roots that brings people a sense of self-understanding and an awareness of how others process … [Read more...] about Discovering Self and Others through the Enneagram
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Jaxon Burgess Changes the World One Thread at a Time
Photo courtesy of Jaxon Burgess A picture speaks a thousand words. Turn that picture into fashion, and it could change the world. Jaxon Burgess, a first-year Pepperdine law student and Seaver alumnus, has always been interested in clothes and making a difference. Drawing inspiration from TOMS shoes founder Blake Mycoskie, Burgess decided he wanted to pursue a similar … [Read more...] about Jaxon Burgess Changes the World One Thread at a Time
Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art
Photo courtesy of Gretchen Batcheller (top left) Painting has always been a major part of Art Professor Gretchen Batcheller's life. She said it was a way to connect with family — especially her grandmother who taught art classes for adults in her studio — and a place to ground herself. "I painted one of my first paintings with her in watercolor," Batcheller said. "I … [Read more...] about Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art
Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Hugues As a high school student, Juan Carlos Hugues was at war with his identities. Hugues now proudly identifies as gay, Latinx and Christian, specifically Church of Christ. Hugues, a senior psychology and religion major, served as president during the 2019-2020 academic year for Crossroads — now called Crossroads Gender and Sexuality … [Read more...] about Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
Sophia Zummo Imagines a More Sustainable World
Photo courtesy of Sophia Zummo Sophia Zummo has a love for all of the things that God created. Zummo, a junior biology major with a sustainability minor, grew up in San Diego with a passion for nature and community. This has grown into a deep devotion for fighting climate change in developing countries. "The first lesson my dad taught me was what it is to be a steward … [Read more...] about Sophia Zummo Imagines a More Sustainable World
