Owner of Calabasas Coffee House, Ian Metrose, greets a customer as they enter the coffee shop Sept. 24. Metrose said his goal in opening the shop has always been to build a community. Photos by Amanda Monahan After moving to town a few years ago, Calabasas local Ian Metrose said he felt something was missing — community. This desire to build community led to the opening of … [Read more...] about Calabasas Coffee House Brews Community
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Waves Beyond Malibu: Alumni Affairs Office Supports Students after Graduation
The sign for the Alumni Affairs office stands on the second floor of the Thornton Administrative Center on March 27. Students can visit the office to connect with Pepperdine alumni and learn more about their options after college. Photo by Rochelle Williams Each year, as a new undergraduate class crosses the stage at their commencement ceremony, they join the group of over … [Read more...] about Waves Beyond Malibu: Alumni Affairs Office Supports Students after Graduation
Juniors Reflect on Fires from Afar
The Franklin Fire burns on a hillside near Malibu campus Dec. 10. Junior Matthew Miller said he received photos from friends on campus while he was thousands of miles away studying abroad in Switzerland. Photos courtesy of Matthew Miller For many incoming juniors, the December Franklin Fire and January Palisades Fire created a sense of terror from thousands of miles away. … [Read more...] about Juniors Reflect on Fires from Afar
Finding Faith Far From Home
Pepperdine students summiting the Quetrupillan Volcano in Chile while studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Oct. 22. Multiple students said their time in Buenos Aires made their faith grow stronger. Photos courtesy of Avery Smith Far from the familiarity of Malibu, Pepperdine students discovered their faith knows no borders in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sophomore … [Read more...] about Finding Faith Far From Home
Latinx Students Build Community Amid New Immigration Policies
Following President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the implementation of his new immigration policies, Latinx students are coming together to support one another during a time of uncertainty.Since taking office, Trump has issued a mass deportation plan — that targets all undocumented immigrants regardless of their criminal record, according to ABC News. Under this … [Read more...] about Latinx Students Build Community Amid New Immigration Policies