Pepperdine alumna Kendall Ross poses outside of Oklahoma City to celebrate her Instagram account, @id.knit.that, reaching 25k followers in June. Ross' sweaters typically gain attention through her Instagram account. Photos Courtesy of Kendall Ross When Pepperdine alumna (2021) Kendall Ross was 11 years old, a local yarn store owner taught her how to knit in her hometown of … [Read more...] about Knitting Enthusiast’s Sweater Business Flourishes Amidst Lockdown
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Movie and Event Review: ‘Chicago: America’s Hidden War’ Pulls Back the Curtain on Violence in America
The film's invitation for the red carpet premiere shows a child pulling back the curtain to show America the ongoing war in Chicago. The documentary featured interviews from children, ex-gang members, pastors and others who are contributing to ending the violence. Photo Courtesy of Shaw Entertainment "I've slept under my bed for a month, just so I don't get shot," said Quincy, … [Read more...] about Movie and Event Review: ‘Chicago: America’s Hidden War’ Pulls Back the Curtain on Violence in America
An Overview of the Pepperdine Graphic Media Staff
Graphic by Ali Levens Pepperdine Graphic Media is a student-produced media group serving the Pepperdine campus and its surrounding community. PGM is divided into sections that produce different media, including the Graphic, Currents Magazine, GNews, podcasts, art, social and design. Senior Leaders Makena Huey — Executive Editor English Writing & Rhetoric Major … [Read more...] about An Overview of the Pepperdine Graphic Media Staff
Pepperdine Community Voices Opinions About Today’s News Media and PGM
Art by Madeline Duvall Pepperdine Graphic Media contributes to media at large by providing news for an entire collegiate community and the surrounding area. PGM is a media outlet for students who have consumed an array of news for most of their lives. While the way news is delivered continues to change and social media advances, sources speak about the criticism and hope for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Voices Opinions About Today’s News Media and PGM
Taylor Mathews: Songwriting For The Sake of Authenticity
Senior singer/songwriter Taylor Mathews performs original songs during a concert for friends in the Lausanne, Switzerland program in 2019. While abroad, Mathews said he explored more of his spirituality and found peace with it through the community there and time he spent alone.Photos Courtesy of Taylor MathewsIn the struggle to find his own intrinsic value and a means for … [Read more...] about Taylor Mathews: Songwriting For The Sake of Authenticity