Photos by Kaelin MendezThis photo series was submitted as a psychology capstone project that strived to explore subjective age, which is the psychological term for how old someone feels in contrast to their actual physical age.Eight individuals 65 years old and older from Southern California explained their perspectives on aging, in particular how these views related to … [Read more...] about Maybe I Am as Young as You Are: A Photo Series
Kaelin Mendez
Pepperdine Professors Perform Acts of Kindness in Response to the Shooting and Fires
Photos by Kaelin MendezCountless professors have reached out to students following both the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, which resulted in the death of freshman Alaina Housley, and the Woolsey fire, which resulted in the destruction of several students’ homes. These professors offered students everything from their homes to their hearts.“This is the greatest … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professors Perform Acts of Kindness in Response to the Shooting and Fires
Revisiting Malibu a Week After the Fire
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
Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Chinese Warriors of Peking demonstrated their acrobatic prowess and martial arts skills at Smothers Theatre on Friday, Sept. 28.Julia Kocich, the troupe’s company manager, said that the show is based on traditional Chinese entertainment art.“Everything that they do comes from classical Peking opera," Kocich said, "Which is acrobatics and … [Read more...] about Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Touching My Tongue To My Nose
During ice-breakers, when people ask if anyone has a special skill or ability, I always forget that I can touch my tongue to my nose. It’s something I wish I remembered more often. Too often I say things that I wish I could take back. Sometimes, I don’t think before I talk. I’m rash in my words. It’s too easy to be ignorant and not conscientious about how the words I speak … [Read more...] about Touching My Tongue To My Nose