Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Raymond Rider, a TEDxPepperdine University student speaker in 2019, is a senior Philosophy and Psychology double major. Rider said he believes philosophy extends to every part of his life — from reading and exercising to watching movies with friends. "Every field, including psychology, needs philosophy," Rider said. … [Read more...] about Raymond Rider Believes Everyone Should Take a Philosophy Course
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Hot Shots: Sports Reigns Supreme
Art by Samantha Miller Over the past semester, a number of my many fans and admirers have asked me the following question: Why do you write for the Sports section? My answer is always the same: Because Sports is the best section, of course! For one thing, sports reporting provides unprecedented access to players and coaches. Have you ever screamed through your television at … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Reigns Supreme
Student Director Fulfills Leadership Dreams with Dance in Flight
Members of the 2019-2020 DIF company dance at Ralphs Beach in November 2019. Annabella Nordlund said joining DIF has been one of the best things for her at Pepperdine.Photos courtesy of Annabella NordlundAnnabella Nordlund, a junior English and French major, has been researching Dance in Flight, a student-run dance company at Pepperdine, since high school. She joined DIF during … [Read more...] about Student Director Fulfills Leadership Dreams with Dance in Flight
Pepperdine Faculty Reminisce On Childhood Memories
Thomas Vandergon stands in front of his childhood home at 4 years old. This is the same house where Vandergon often found garter snakes to bring home to his mom. Photo courtesy of Thomas Vandergon More often than not, students recognize faculty as their job title rather than who they are in their personal lives. Taking a step away from the seriousness of their roles as … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Faculty Reminisce On Childhood Memories
Students Share Cheap and Trendy Halloween Costume Ideas
Art by Leah Bae Harry Styles, Squid Game and M&M's — the trendy Halloween costume ideas that are making their way in 2021. With the holiday coming up, some students already have a costume, while others are frantically looking before Oct. 31. Dressing in costumes is a classic Halloween tradition — this idea started with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain where … [Read more...] about Students Share Cheap and Trendy Halloween Costume Ideas