Editor’s Note: Melissa Houston was a member of Dance In Flight (DIF) this past year.Isabelle Ignacio's dances for the camera. She said her dancing reflects the individuality behind every performance. Photo by Melissa Houston.The lights come up, the curtain rises and the show begins.From the outside, performing all looks the same. People go on stage, move, sing, dance and … [Read more...] about Behind the Performance
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Home on the Road
Photo by Melissa HoustonTexas, Alaska, Germany, Japan.For many military kids, these were not vacation destinations: they were temporary homes.With each move, there was a new school to learn from, new neighbors to get to know and a new city to start all over in. Rarely did they stay long enough to feel like it was home.Pepperdine senior Ariel Miles knows this feeling all too … [Read more...] about Home on the Road
Good News: Finding Beauty in Imperfections
Photo Editor Melissa Houston gets ready for a dance recital in 2007. The moment reflects her early years of passion for performing, which would later inspire her career in journalism and photography. Photo courtesy of Melissa Houston For as long as I can remember, I have always lived in front of a camera. Whether it was through dance videos, gymnastic competitions or even just … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Beauty in Imperfections
Schools Share How They Navigate Housing Shortages
Seaside Residence Hall overlooks the track. Drescher Campus Apartments are located further up the hill behind Seaside. Photo by Rochelle WilliamsGiven the Malibu beachfront view, Pepperdine may seem to have it all. One of its issues, though, is a lack of student housing.Pepperdine students who want to live on campus can choose between six different residence options, but … [Read more...] about Schools Share How They Navigate Housing Shortages
New Malibu Initiative Pushes Residents to Rethink Wildfire Safety
Fire damage surrounds a residence in Malibu on Sept. 22. Dead brush and dried vegetation around homes can act as fuel for wildfires, highlighting the importance of clearing Zone Zero areas to protect structures. Photos by Melissa Houston With California wildfires becoming increasingly more dangerous and frequent, a statewide initiative called Zone Zero is pushing homeowners to … [Read more...] about New Malibu Initiative Pushes Residents to Rethink Wildfire Safety