The crowd waves orange and navy bandanas as L.A.-based singer-songwriter, David Davis, sings at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 21. Davis ended the Founder's Day celebration with the song "Yes We Will." Photos by Mary Elisabeth This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pepperdine's Malibu campus, which opened for its first year on Sept. 12, 1972. To commemorate this milestone, … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
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Good News: Furry Friends and Smiling Faces
I drove off early in the morning knowing he was standing at the gate, not understanding what was happening. “I’ll be back soon," I said while I gave him one last hug. "I promise." It’s always a heartbreaking experience to leave my dog while moving back to campus. However, the abundance of emotional support and service dogs at Pepperdine make up for the cuddles, nibbles and … [Read more...] about Good News: Furry Friends and Smiling Faces
Opinion: Be Fun in Your Own Way
Art by Amber ShinI used to think I wasn’t fun. In fact, in middle and high school, I surrendered to the idea that I was pretty boring. Then, one day, I realized fun is whatever makes me smile, brings joy to my life and fills me with excitement — even if the things I view as fun very well might have the opposite effect on someone else.Growing up, I was the type of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Be Fun in Your Own Way
Finding Hope in Every Moment
Photo and art by Whitney Powell | Powell illustrated first-year Sports Medicine major Everett Baker’s hope to go abroad by drawing him in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Baker plans to study in Buenos Aires next year. Hope. A term people use lightly but feel deeply. Moments of hope can be significant, life-changing events or even just simple smiles from strangers. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Finding Hope in Every Moment
Body and Soul: Appreciate the Joys of the Farmer’s Market
Fresh, seasonal produce sits on display at the Malibu Farmer's Market. Many local farms and businesses have sold their products here every Sunday for several years.Photos by Liza EsquibiasI know a place is special when I remember everything about it — the scents, the sounds, the colors.Located on Civic Center Way adjacent to the Whole Foods mart — run by nonprofit … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Appreciate the Joys of the Farmer’s Market
