Overwhelmed by the chaos of life, the Malibu community turns to the ocean as a sanctuary.The freeing feeling of running toward the water. The cool sensation of the waves. The salt in one’s hair. Catching a wave. The feeling of being healed by the open ocean.Whether the ocean serves as the place for a quick saltwater dip or a sanctuary for letting go of all one’s … [Read more...] about Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose
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Opinion: California Has Something for Everyone
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Growing up in California, I have had access to experiences that I am only now realizing may be out of the norm. I believe the easy access to a diverse range of experiences has made my childhood more positive than it would have … [Read more...] about Opinion: California Has Something for Everyone
Opinion: Pepperdine Students Should Take Advantage of the Ocean
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I grew up 20 minutes from the beach in North San Diego County. Going to the beach has been on my list of hobbies for most of my life. It was such an integral part of my life that l often wondered what teenagers who lived in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Students Should Take Advantage of the Ocean
Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
When entering Malibu, a sign on the side of the road reads, "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." As you venture closer to the coast, surfers spread across the beaches lying along the Pacific Coast Highway, displaying the integral surf culture in Malibu.However, students have expressed mixed feelings about whether or not this surfing culture is truly immersed in Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
Pepperdine SCUBA Keeps its Head Above Water
June 18, 1977. On choppy seas off the coast of Anacapa — an island in the Channel Islands chain — 10 Pepperdine University divers plunge into chilled California waters, according to the Graphic's archival reporting. 46 years later, the SCUBA club still braves rough waters as they look to breathe new life into the club. “We’re working hard to make … [Read more...] about Pepperdine SCUBA Keeps its Head Above Water
