Photos Courtesy of Maverick Tuner and Amelia Edmonson There’s a reason why hundreds of songs talk about it. Why people spend their entire lives dreaming about it. Because driving up (or down) the coast of California can change your life. It can show you sights you only ever knew from pictures. It can make you feel big, make you feel small, and make you feel an endless … [Read more...] about The Coast of California: Finding the Hidden Gems
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Swimming for Survival: The Journey of the Pacific Gray Whale
Art by Cassandra Stephenson and Photos Courtesy of Dana Wharf Javier Monzon, a mammalogist and Assistant Professor of Biology at Pepperdine, stood waiting with his class for nearly two hours at Point Dume in hopes of catching a glimpse of a Pacific gray whale. In the two years since he started teaching at Pepperdine, Monzon brought his Zoology and Animal Behavior … [Read more...] about Swimming for Survival: The Journey of the Pacific Gray Whale
Discover Malibu’s Hidden Gems
Photos by Terra AtwoodThere have been countless times when I've overheard someone complaining about the lack of things to do in Malibu. Every time I hear that, it breaks my heart a little because it is simply not true. Malibu is more than just beaches and açaí bowls. Here are a few places to add to your list this year. Point Sand Dune Just along Pacific Coast Highway … [Read more...] about Discover Malibu’s Hidden Gems
Hop onto a board and hit the surf
It’s pretty much impossible to go anywhere in Malibu and not be met with images of surfing. Whether it is a surfer crossing Pacific Coast Highway, a sign shaped like a surfboard or one of the many surf shops in the area, Malibu has an unavoidable oceanic atmosphere. Pepperdine’s easy access to the Pacific Ocean is a huge attraction to many of the students who come here, but … [Read more...] about Hop onto a board and hit the surf
Soothe your spirit through surfing
A common conception of surfing is that it’s all about chasing down the perfect wave and using it as a platform to exhibit skill and satisfy adrenaline cravings. However, a lot of people, myself included, find that surfing is much more than that — or perhaps much less than that. It can be defined simply as a ridiculously fun way to observe and experience the existence of … [Read more...] about Soothe your spirit through surfing
