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Pepperdine Erects ‘Waves of Flags’ Memorial on Alumni

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Pepperdine's "Waves of Flags" display from 2014 on Alumni Park is an annual tradition to honor the victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. This year's display is closed to the public due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine 2,977 flags span the lawn of Alumni Park, emulating an ocean as the flags catch the breeze from the Pacific. This sea, however, holds no … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Erects ‘Waves of Flags’ Memorial on Alumni

Revisiting Malibu a Week After the Fire

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Photos by Kaelin MendezI returned to campus Saturday, Nov. 17, with a few friends to pick up personal belongings we left behind and to observe the surrounding areas of Malibu and Calabasas. Here is what we came across at some local spots.Heroes GardenFiremen look out at the view and take in the recently burned surroundings. The fireman with the Los Angeles Dodgers hat asked if … [Read more...] about Revisiting Malibu a Week After the Fire

Pepperdine Pays Tribute to Sept. 11 Attacks with Annual Memorial Service

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe Pepperdine community gathered Tuesday to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.The university held a memorial service at Heroes Garden to honor the 2,977 lives lost on on Sept. 11, including Graziadio alumnus Thomas E. Burnett Jr., who died aboard United Airlines Flight 93 that day.Burnett and the other passengers on Flight 93 were … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Pays Tribute to Sept. 11 Attacks with Annual Memorial Service

Staff Editorial: Take Time to Notice Art on Campus

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Art by Peau PorotesanoWalking into a museum exhibit, the layout is intentionally designed so that the eye gets drawn to either the biggest piece or the most important piece. Often, they are the same thing. Museum curators plot their exhibits around an idea or a person they consider to be the most important takeaway for visitors to the museum.In some ways, college campuses are … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take Time to Notice Art on Campus

Pepp Remembers 9/11 With Ceremony and Flag Installation

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Photos by Arthur Puu The Pepperdine community gathered together at Heroes Garden on Monday to commemorate the 2,977 lives lost on Sept. 11, 16 years ago. The remembrance ceremony opened and closed with prayers by members of the Pepperdine community. President Andrew K. Benton opened the event by leading the attendees in prayer. He gave a speech on the unity of this nation … [Read more...] about Pepp Remembers 9/11 With Ceremony and Flag Installation