Joshua Corey sings his heart out on Alumni Park. Photo by Lucian Himes Design by Abby Wilt Music makes people joyful — this is a scientific fact. When a human hears someone sing, their body releases dopamine in response to the vocal vibrations, according to Pfizer. Choosing to use one’s voice in the form of music is choosing human connection, local artist Brigitte Purdy … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Singing and the Voice, An Instrument of Connection
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Praise, Prayer, Proclamation: The Art of Worship Music
Sophomore John Silva is leading worship inside Stauffer Chapel. Photo by Lucian Himes. Graphic by Abby Wilt Worship music — something that can be interpreted in several different ways while taking on personal meanings for different individuals. Worship is defined as an act of praise, a prayer or a declaration, according to the Gospel Coalition. Worship can be individual … [Read more...] about Praise, Prayer, Proclamation: The Art of Worship Music
Rave: I Love Valentine’s Day
Art by Autumn HardwickTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.There are few things in life that beat my love for all things heart-shaped and the colors pink and red and chocolate — that’s having the chance to celebrate my loved ones. Because of that, … [Read more...] about Rave: I Love Valentine’s Day
Seaver College Cancels Class Due to Expected Extreme Weather
Pepperdine University canceled classes at Seaver College and the Caruso School of Law on Feb. 24, due to expected inclement weather conditions, Emergency Services wrote in a Feb. 23 email to the Pepperdine Community. Conditions include heavy rain, limited visibility, debris flows, rock slides and mudslides on canyon roads and PCH, Emergency Services wrote. "Pepperdine will … [Read more...] about Seaver College Cancels Class Due to Expected Extreme Weather
Funding Biodiversity Research Provides More Understanding Amid Climate Change Effects
Senior Biology major Conor Kramer holds a newt while conducting research in the Santa Monica Mountains in spring 2022. Kramer said he has studied the effects of wildfires on stream habitats through Pepperdine's Behavioral Ecology Research Laboratory. Photos courtesy of Conor Kramer There is an estimated $598-billion funding gap between the spending on global biodiversity … [Read more...] about Funding Biodiversity Research Provides More Understanding Amid Climate Change Effects