The members of the band Closed Caption pose for a photo together in March. The four members worked together to create two original songs before they performed live at the Pacific Sounds Music Festival. Photos courtesy of Keaton Woodburn Pacific Sounds is an opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents. Following a week of student performances and art showcases, … [Read more...] about Pacific Sounds Featured Band: Closed Caption
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Married Alums Aim to Dismantle Gender Roles One TikTok at a Time
Maya and Hunter Leppard throw their caps before their graduation in April 2020. They recently went viral on TikTok for their videos commenting on gender roles in relationships. Photos courtesy of Maya and Hunter Leppard "Sorry tough guys, it’s another day in the life of a Stay-At-Home Husband" rings through the speakers of many phones. Maya and Hunter Leppard (Seaver '20) … [Read more...] about Married Alums Aim to Dismantle Gender Roles One TikTok at a Time
Students Nickname Common Campus Buildings
Geneva Sovinec smiles outside her first-year housing dorm in March 2022. Despite the name of the building being the "Audene Merrill Connor House," students typically just call the house "Connor." Photo by Mary Elisabeth The buildings on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus are adorned with plaques and dedication memos. However, these official names and histories often go unnoticed in … [Read more...] about Students Nickname Common Campus Buildings
Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots
The sun sets behind Stauffer Chapel on campus Feb. 18. George Pepperdine founded the school in 1937 and it has been affiliated with the Church of Christ ever since. Photo by Ashley MowreaderSince its founding in 1937, Pepperdine has been affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The University’s founder, George Pepperdine, was a “lifelong member” of the Church … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots
Streaming Services Boom in Popularity
This graphic shows how online streaming services have become so popular they are almost overtaking traditional medias. In 2020, the global number of streaming subscribers passed 1 billion for the first time, according to the LA Times. Graphic by Addison WhitenNetflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video are just some names on the long and growing list of streaming … [Read more...] about Streaming Services Boom in Popularity
