Junior Lindsay Hack recommends her favorite movie "The Martian" (2015). In the film, Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) takes a trip to Mars in the year 2035 but a few things go wrong –– including how he will make it back to earth. “It's one of those movies you can rewatch all the time because you kind of forget parts of it and you're like, 'Oh yeah that's what happened,'" … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Lindsay Hack
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The Show Must Go On: Students and Staff Reimagine Songfest Virtually
Graphic courtesy of @pepperdinesongfest Instagram For Songfest participants, the show will go on this year — not in Smothers Theatre, but virtually. Rehearsals began over Zoom the second week of February following the Feb. 15 kickoff event, with 25 students in attendance in addition to student group leaders. The two Songfest groups — Gamma Ghkkkkket Sigma and Eta Theta … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On: Students and Staff Reimagine Songfest Virtually
Pepperdine Tattoos: The Reality of Being Inked and In Love
Juniors Hannah Kate Albach and Callie Mechelke look at the view in Peru while showing off their matching mountain tattoos in December 2019. They got them spontaneously while traveling to have a constant reminder of the beautiful sights they saw. Photo courtesy of Hannah Albach Having a tattoo at Pepperdine doesn't just mean wearing your heart on your skin. It means sharing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Tattoos: The Reality of Being Inked and In Love
Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Throughout the past year, I’ve learned to appreciate all the little things in life — and that’s where my good news comes from. When all the headlines around me are negative, sad or scary, I decide to look at the little things in life that bring me joy and peace.For example, recently I have found joy in the fact that it is staying light longer. After a long … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Fresh Faces: Social Student Hopes to Foster Her Love of Community
First-year Ashley Abaya smiles in front of the water of Monterey, CA, in June. Abaya said she wants to go abroad for only one semester so that she can be on campus — and near the ocean — for at least one semester before she is a junior. Photos courtesy of Ashley Abaya First-year Ashley Abaya said her love of community led her to Pepperdine and her new sorority, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Social Student Hopes to Foster Her Love of Community