Art by Vivian HsiaBeyoncé released her eighth studio album, “Renaissance,” on July 29."The Queen" artistically blends classic and modern genres like R&B, trap, Afro-beats, disco, funk and house to truly sculpt a masterful album that does the title justice. “Renaissance” is a symbol of the revival of the past to push the future of music further. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Beyoncé living at the Height of her Reign
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Taking Each Person as They Are: Gender-Inclusive Housing Provides Support for LGBTQ+ Students
Pepperdine’s Lovernich Residential Complex is one of the three apartment-style housing options the University offers. While residents may live on the same floor as someone who identifies with a different gender, rooms are separated based on assigned sex at birth. Photo by Alexander Payne Editor's note: To protect the identity of a source the Graphic has used the pseudonym John … [Read more...] about Taking Each Person as They Are: Gender-Inclusive Housing Provides Support for LGBTQ+ Students
Album Review: Mitski Creates New Synth Album Drenched in Darkness
A drawing of Mitski surrounded by darkness. She is drawn wearing red lipstick and a red turtleneck. Art by Hee Joo RohIn September 2019, Mitski performed her last show and told a crowded audience she would be entering an indefinite hiatus. Since then, the Japanese-American artist created a soundtrack for a graphic novel, released a song as part of "The Turning's" soundtrack … [Read more...] about Album Review: Mitski Creates New Synth Album Drenched in Darkness
Students Stay Resolute on Resolutions
Art by Hee Joo RohThe New Year's holiday has come and passed. One month into 2022 and the Pepperdine community resolutions are in full swing.Whether career, academic or social-related, students have hopes to make a change in their lives. Looking back on January, students share their goals for the year and reflect on the strides taken so far to achieve them.“I think … [Read more...] about Students Stay Resolute on Resolutions
The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Family. Christian university. Social media. These are all elements that contribute to Pepperdine students' ability to structure their opinions and stand up for them — questioning both good and bad. The more confident and articulate people feel about their perspectives, the more they will continue to express themselves, … [Read more...] about The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks
