Senior Kimberly Brooking smiles for a photo taken by Elise Brady, her best friend and roommate, at her favorite coffee shop in Carson City, Nev., in March 2020. Brooking decided to visit Brady's hometown in March 2020, when Pepperdine closed due to COVID-19.Photos courtesy of Kimberly BrookingSenior Kimberly Brooking prepares to graduate with a degree in International Studies … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Kimberly Brooking
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Van Alden and Echosmith Play the Night Away for Waves Weekend
Photos by Gabrielle NorteVan Alden and Echosmith lit up Alumni Park, where alumni, students and their families gathered for the ninth annual Waves Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 13.Echosmith, a Southern California-based band traveling the world with their album “Talking Dreams,” headlined this year’s Waves Weekend concert. Van Alden, the solo project of Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Van Alden and Echosmith Play the Night Away for Waves Weekend
“Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Photos courtesy of IMDB and A24 FilmsAfter winning two Golden Globes “Lady Bird” is flying into awards season buzz.The film, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, portrays a contentious mother-daughter relationship framed in love. Since its release, it has gained critical acclaim. In late November, it broke a Rotten Tomatoes record for most consecutive … [Read more...] about “Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
From Uniform to University
Photos by Zach Le It is generally assumed that most American high school students will participate in the standard college experience, a concept that often connotes going straight from high school to a four-year university, and afterward entering the working world. However, not everyone takes such a well-worn path. International student veterans have stepped out of their … [Read more...] about From Uniform to University
10 Questions: AKB Shares Some of His Favorite Things
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine website Whether he’s playing with his band, eating lunch with students in the Caf, or running the university, Pepperdine’s President Andrew K. Benton is undoubtedly one of the coolest people on campus. Although he is the president, have you ever wondered about AKB's favorite hobbies and music, or where he would go in a time … [Read more...] about 10 Questions: AKB Shares Some of His Favorite Things
