Collage by Beth Gonzales "A book should serve as the ax for the frozen sea within us," author Franz Kafka said. In the world of technology and streaming, one is often overloaded with options to consume. This year, many new TV shows and movies are based either exactly or loosely on their novel counterparts. Some new actors and adapted stories have already hit the screen, and … [Read more...] about Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
Life and Arts
Professors and Students Recommend their Favorite Reads
First-year Chelsea Taura's books and notebooks she keeps in her bedroom. These books kept under her nightstand include a variety of authors and titles. Photo courtesy of Chelsea TauraPepperdine staff and students suggest their favorite reads to help you choose your next literary journey.From a romantic adventure through Egypt to a thought-provoking experience about faith … [Read more...] about Professors and Students Recommend their Favorite Reads
Pacific Sounds Featured Band: Closed Caption
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
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