Photo by Gabriella AnzelcAs a student journalist, I have learned firsthand that some of the most difficult stories to tell are also the most important. I have stood alongside Pacific Coast Highway to report another life lost on Malibu's 21 deadliest miles. I have talked with residents who are still recovering from the most recent natural disaster that hit their home. I have … [Read more...] about Revival of Freedom: The Right To Be Heard
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Test Your Capacity for Optimism: Revival Through Redemption
Pepperdine Graphic Media Adviser Elizabeth Smith (far left) found freedom through words. By sharing her story, Smith explores how she found revival through redemption, the transformative power of hope and how it can inspire others to find purpose, embrace change and strive for a brighter future.When I think of work, I think of words.I have been writing all kinds of words as a … [Read more...] about Test Your Capacity for Optimism: Revival Through Redemption
Not Your Typical 9-to-5
Kelly Todd has been a Theatre professor at Pepperdine for the past 12 years. Photos by Melissa HoustonWhen the line between work and home begins to blur, it can often leave people feeling burned out or distracted from what is important to them, leading them to resent their 9-to-5.Pepperdine Theatre Professor Kelly Todd, Malibu Colony Pilates owners Paul and Haylee Joseph and … [Read more...] about Not Your Typical 9-to-5
Staff Ed: Despite AI, Journalism Industry’s Future Shines Bright
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Ken Griffey Jr., MLB hall of famer, is known for many things — hitting over 600 home runs and wearing his hat backwards during the Home Run … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Despite AI, Journalism Industry’s Future Shines Bright
Abroad in Milan: Students Share Perspectives on Pepperdine’s Milan Winter Olympics Program
Students taking part in the Milan Program stand outside the venue for the Opening Ceremony at the Milan Winter Olympics on Feb. 6. The group went just two days after they landed in Italy. Photo courtesy of Hanna SusakThis semester, 18 students from Pepperdine’s Communication Division traveled to Milan, Italy, where they are watching the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and … [Read more...] about Abroad in Milan: Students Share Perspectives on Pepperdine’s Milan Winter Olympics Program