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Malibu’s Musical Gem: Griffee Mapps Evolves as a DJ

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Amid the stunning backdrop of Pepperdine’s picturesque campus, one student is making waves of a different kind. Meet junior Griffee Mapps, the young and talented DJ who is turning heads and igniting dance floors with his electrifying beats. Balancing textbooks and turntables, Mapps' passion for music takes center stage. Playing at venues around the Malibu area, Mapps … [Read more...] about Malibu’s Musical Gem: Griffee Mapps Evolves as a DJ

Worship Summit: Where Two or More Are Gathered, God is There

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Heads bowed down. Hands lifted high. Voices rejoiced in praise. The Pepperdine community gathered in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 16 for the University’s annual worship summit. Renowned artists United Voice Worship and Phil Wickham led students, family, faculty and alumni in worship. Jonathan Evans, former NFL player turned pastor, gave the main … [Read more...] about Worship Summit: Where Two or More Are Gathered, God is There

Opinion: Respect Needs to be Prioritized in Fandom Culture

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Transparency item:The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Entertainment media adds spice to life, with the constant releases of new movies, television shows, books, music, video games and more. The world feels less lonely when relating to the lyrics of a song or stirs feelings of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Respect Needs to be Prioritized in Fandom Culture

Music Rewind Review: The Songs That Shined This Summer

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Art by Emma Crees Transparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Summer is a time for basking under the sun, picnics at the park and road trips with loved ones, and the music industry delivered an array of hit songs and … [Read more...] about Music Rewind Review: The Songs That Shined This Summer

Ryan Dusick: From the GRAMMYs to GSEP

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Ryan Dusick, the founding drummer of Maroon 5 and Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Alumnus ('21) is a master of music and the mind. In 2022, he penned a memoir, "Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery," to chronicle his story.Dusick was born and raised in Los Angeles, to parents Ken and Gina Dusick … [Read more...] about Ryan Dusick: From the GRAMMYs to GSEP