The exterior of The Haunted Mansion is specially decorated for the holiday season. The seasonal "The Nightmare Before Christmas" theming of the ride was something my family had never experienced before, so we enjoyed seeing it together. Photo by Addison WhitenEvery fall, Disneyland displays bright orange pumpkins and other autumnal trimmings to celebrate Halloween and the … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Spend A Fall Day at Disneyland
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Madison Menefee Owns Her Faith
Photo courtesy of Madison Menefee People need church like they need water. That is how Pepperdine senior Biology major Madison Menefee was raised to view her faith. “Church is my favorite place in the world,” Menefee said. Madison has been attending a nondenominational church in Orange County with her close-knit family since she was a newborn. While she felt lucky … [Read more...] about Madison Menefee Owns Her Faith
Film Review: ‘Tom & Jerry’ Fails to Capture What Made A Classic Cartoon Great
The official poster for "Tom & Jerry" (2021) shows the titular characters riding on a skateboard through the streets of New York City. While this poster gives the impression the film will be focused on shenanigans like the one depicted, in reality the movie spends a very limited amount of time on scenes like this.Photos Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures“Tom & … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Tom & Jerry’ Fails to Capture What Made A Classic Cartoon Great
Abroad in South Korea: The Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Stop After the Semester Is Over
I stand in front of the South Korean flag at Odusan Unification Tower on Nov. 8. North Korea was on my far right as I stood near the Northern tip of South Korea. Photo courtesy of Ji Yeon Cha. When I heard about the online platform for fall 2020, I thought about how I would spend my time at home. Up until Pepperdine's official announcement, I never imagined calling Seoul, … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: The Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Stop After the Semester Is Over
The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Photo courtesy of Christina Stratton Belief systems are complex. They are a set of values, norms and stories that people tell to explain their place in the world, Political Science Professor Chris Soper said. They can take various forms and can range from religion to politics. "Beliefs are inherently the things that aren't concrete and the things that we have to choose … [Read more...] about The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
