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Alumni Artists Share Their Inspiration Behind Their Work

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Waves Weekend featured an Alumni Art Showcase ceremony in Payson Library on Oct. 7. The exhibit will stay on the second floor until Oct. 28. The artwork of 14 different alumni was displayed on the second floor, including co-founder Shannon Celia, Jill Daniels, Marian Fortunati, Lindsay Carron and Liberty Worth. This was the third … [Read more...] about Alumni Artists Share Their Inspiration Behind Their Work

Culture Shock: Students Break Out of their Hometown Bubble

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Home is far away for many students. Students said many things about how the distinct, coastal Malibu and greater Los Angeles culture came as a shock in contrast to the communities they were raised in. Students said they chose to study at Pepperdine to break out of their hometown bubbles, meet new people with different backgrounds and grow as a person. “I wanted to get … [Read more...] about Culture Shock: Students Break Out of their Hometown Bubble

Film Review: ‘Barbie’ Is a Tragedy

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Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. The review is the opinion of the writer. Spoilers for "Barbie" are mentioned in this article. The movie "Barbie" is now expected to be the top-grossing film of the year. Greta Gerwig directed the movie, which … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Barbie’ Is a Tragedy

Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture

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When entering Malibu, a sign on the side of the road reads, "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." As you venture closer to the coast, surfers spread across the beaches lying along the Pacific Coast Highway, displaying the integral surf culture in Malibu.However, students have expressed mixed feelings about whether or not this surfing culture is truly immersed in Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture