Fur Coats hang at the Malibu Country Mart for sale. Clothes represent more than style — they reflect identity and the stories people choose to tell about themselves. Photo by Soliel Lara Aponte.When walking down the street, the outfit a person choose that morning leaves a carefully curated impression on those who pass by. Yet beyond the image they intend to present is a … [Read more...] about Threads of Identity: The Beauty Behind the Aesthetic
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Beyond the Bloodstream: Home Found in Family
Luke Lewandowski (middle) poses with his adopted mother and brother. Photo courtesy of Luke LewandowskiFor some, the age of 18 brings the realities of adulthood and new bounds of freedom. For senior Luke Lewandowski, this milestone involved a unique blood ritual.“When everyone turned 18 in our family, we poked holes in all of our fingers and put the fingers against … [Read more...] about Beyond the Bloodstream: Home Found in Family
When School and Home Collide
Photo by Melissa Houston Pepperdine alumna Anika De Long’s (‘21) bamboo-trimmed loft bed held her entire routine.Her fluffy pillows and a comforter with a tropical Hawaiian print rested on the top half. Below the lifted bed was her school desk and books. A wooden staircase led from the mattress above to the workspace below, blending rest and work into a single piece … [Read more...] about When School and Home Collide
Good News: A Gift of the Unexpected
From left to right: Graphic staff members Mahali Kuzyk, Caitlin Murray, Faith Siegel, Haylie Ross, Amanda Monahan, Tony Gleason, Betsy Burrow and Alicia Dofelmier stand in the CCB Newsroom after production Nov. 4. The team had just finished night one of production for their November print edition. Photo by Elizabeth SmithOver my past four years here at Pepperdine, I've grown a … [Read more...] about Good News: A Gift of the Unexpected
Opinion: Go Bowling
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. When I returned home for summer last year, I had a month before my internship started, and I wanted an affordable and fun pastime. I decided to purchase an unlimited bowling pass. With the pass, I could bowl two games each … [Read more...] about Opinion: Go Bowling