Local Malibu business Stoked Surfboards has both rideable surfboards and art boards for the wall. Bobbi Bennett, creator of the company, took this inspiration from her photography career and love of surfing. Photos courtesy of Bobbi Bennett Correction: The article has been updated to reflect the correct location of Zito Gallery in Montecito, Calif. and the correct website … [Read more...] about Stoked Surfboards — Local Malibu Business Makes Waves
Malibu
Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time
The Firestone Fieldhouse stairs appear daunting from the bottom leading to Lower Dorm Road. The stairs might be scary to look at, but they are even more taxing to walk up. Photo by Abby Wilt The sight of a mountain of stairs. The sensation of burning legs. The sound of huffing and puffing. If you’ve ever walked for more than one minute on Pepperdine’s hilly campus, … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time
Body and Soul: Understand and Experience the Church Within the Woods
The Gathering's worship band unites to play their folksy praises to God for the first time during the new semester, August 22. New students said they were eager to find where they belong in the community. Photo by Beth Gonzales As my first week on campus began, I was eager to attend the outdoor church where many of my freshman year memories were made, The Gathering. This … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Understand and Experience the Church Within the Woods
Samala Chumash Reawakens Sustainable Culture
The flag of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians billows in the wind by the reservation's tribal administration office April 28. The Samala Chumash reawakened their culture after gaining access to documents about the history and teachings of their ancestors.Photos by Ali LevensThe Samala Chumash, the original occupants of Malibu for 4,000 years, gave the city its namesake of … [Read more...] about Samala Chumash Reawakens Sustainable Culture
Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant
First-year Lauren Wideen smiles during her senior pictures in Prairie du Sac, Wis., in August 2019. Wideen said she looks forward to her college life.Photos Courtesy of Lauren WideenFirst-year Lauren Wideen said she wants to become a physician assistant because she is drawn to helping others and sports. Playing volleyball, basketball and soccer throughout her life, Wideen said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant