Kim Bennett said she is "passionately obsessed" with the process of creating mosaic collages in a folk art technique called 'Pique Assiette,' a French term that roughly translates to “one who eats from other’s plates,” according to Cambridge Dictionary. After earning her bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Bennett moved to California to begin her career as … [Read more...] about A Modern Twist on One of the Oldest Art Forms: Kim Bennett Makes Mosaics
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Attorney Accuses Malibu Planning Commission of Conflict of Interest
Legal questions are being raised about the Malibu Planning Commission. Attorney Ann Ravel wrote a letter to the Malibu City Council in September accusing two planning commissioners of breaking California FPPC Regulations on the Financial Conflict of Interest rule. Commissioners Skylar Peak and Dennis Smith are the two in question — being questioned for serving on the … [Read more...] about Attorney Accuses Malibu Planning Commission of Conflict of Interest
Duck, Duck Jeep: Students Share In The Simple Act of Kindness
Jeep owners have embraced the wave of participation in “ducking” the cars of fellow Jeep owners. A small act of kindness that began in 2020, has waddled over from Canada and expanded throughout the 50 states, according to an article by Parade. The movement, which began with a simple post on Facebook in 2020, has since gained 89,000 followers and continues to grow, according to … [Read more...] about Duck, Duck Jeep: Students Share In The Simple Act of Kindness
Forever in Our Hearts: Deslyn Williams’ Laughter Echoes On
"Deslyn was the kind of person who could light up even the darkest room," junior Georgia Puckett said. “Her radiant energy was infectious. I don't think I've ever met anyone as bright or bubbly." Deslyn was a senior pre-med Biology major at Seaver College born to parents Olive and Desmond Williams in Atlanta, Georgia. Deslyn's Personality Deslyn's radiant personality … [Read more...] about Forever in Our Hearts: Deslyn Williams’ Laughter Echoes On
Events Held as Pepperdine Continues to Mourn the Loss of Four Seniors
Silence hung over Pepperdine’s campus following the deaths of four seniors, Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams on Oct. 17. At community events in the days following the tragedy, including The Well on Oct. 18, and a prayer service Oct. 19, crying could be heard from within the quiet crowd. Since the girls’ deaths, campus groups, including the Student … [Read more...] about Events Held as Pepperdine Continues to Mourn the Loss of Four Seniors