Arik Housley, father of late Pepperdine student Alaina Housley, speaks at the 2026 RISE Summit on Feb. 20. The RISE Summit is an annual event centered around finding resilience at different capacities. Photos by Alayna YaredThe Lighthouse was full of students, alumni, family and friends of Pepperdine for the 2026 RISE Summit on Feb. 20. Attendees received free hoodies, … [Read more...] about ‘From Loss to Light’: Arik Housley Discusses Finding Resilience in Grief at 2026 RISE Summit
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SGA Passes Nature’s Edge Snack Resolution
The Pepperdine Student Government Association (SGA) senate reviews plans for the town hall in the Howard A. White Center (HAWC) on Feb. 18. Class presidents should encourage their classes to stay for the cornhole tournament even if they are not participating, said Adriana Cañas, vice president of administration. Photos by Oliver Evans The Pepperdine Student Government … [Read more...] about SGA Passes Nature’s Edge Snack Resolution
Administrators Attend SGA Committees, DAW General Funds Request Passed
Pepperdine Student Government Association (SGA) hosts committees in the Howard A. White Center on Feb. 11. Junior Don Mario said he would come back to committees every now and then, especially if the changes discussed during committee meetings are implemented. Photos by Oliver EvansThe Pepperdine Student Government Association passed a general funds request for Disability … [Read more...] about Administrators Attend SGA Committees, DAW General Funds Request Passed
Good News: We Meet For A Reason
Left to right: Ashley Churwin, Special Editon Editor Soliel Lara and Naomi Goundry enjoy a night off in Naples, Maine in July 2025. Lara bonded instantly with Churwin and Goundry while working together over the summer. Photo by Soliel Lara I was at my desk job sometime during spring 2025 when a job website sent me a notification. Through a private message, a recruiter … [Read more...] about Good News: We Meet For A Reason
Michel Shane Carries On His Daughter’s Legacy
At 5 p.m. on April 3, 2010, he was one person. “And at 6 p.m. I was another. I am forever to be that other,” said Michel Shane, Pacific Coast Highway advocate and film producer. April 3, 2010 was a regular day for Shane. He said he walked to the intersection of PCH and Heathercliff Road to pick up his youngest daughter, 13-year-old Emily Shane, when an EMT told him the worst … [Read more...] about Michel Shane Carries On His Daughter’s Legacy