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
Letter to the Editor
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
The Strength to Start Again: Revival Through Recovery
Timothy Fife (top right) featured playing baseball, a passion that is shaping his future as he pursues a career in coaching. As Special Edition Editor Nina Fife's older brother, Timothy Fife wrote about his own experience finding revival through recovery.Growing up, my parents put my siblings and I into sports or different youth leadership programs. Whether it was swim lessons … [Read more...] about The Strength to Start Again: Revival Through Recovery
The Parts We Find Again: Revival Through Rediscovery
Nico Fife (top left) featured acting, a passion he discovered in his teenage years. As Special Edition Editor Nina Fife's eldest brother, Nico Fife wrote about his own experience finding revival through rediscovery.Dear readers,My name is Nico, I am the Special Edition Editor's oldest sibling, and I’m an actor, writer and artist here in Los Angeles. No, you probably … [Read more...] about The Parts We Find Again: Revival Through Rediscovery
Letter From the Editor
Photos by Katherine Lytle. I am a proud product of Southern California. I was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif., a place that I will always call home. My city is special for many reasons. The blending of cultures is evident on every corner. It houses the historic Queen Mary and Southern California’s largest aquarium with the Aquarium of the Pacific. One of my favorite … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editor