When I was younger, I loved to paint. My paintings weren't anywhere close to being masterpieces. But I enjoyed the hobby, and I painted every night.Soon, I filled the walls of my childhood bedroom with paintings depicting everything from landscapes to calligraphy to attempted portraits of my dog. Some were messy, and some were clean, and while I never considered myself a … [Read more...] about Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
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Peace Through Music: Letter from the Editor
Photo by Lucian Himes Growing up, I was always singing. Always. When I was nervous or afraid of the dark, singing made me feel better every time, without fail. For me, music has always been a constant. If something stressful or sad happened during my school day, I would listen to music before bed. It made me feel better and recognize I wasn't alone. When life is hard and … [Read more...] about Peace Through Music: Letter from the Editor
Songs That Changed the World: Music of the Past, Present and Future
Nolan Harvel (left) and Oliver Westover (right) play guitar and sing. Photos by Lucian Himes. Graphics by Haley Hoidal Music can be about anything. It can be about political issues, first love, friendships, faith, the human condition and any and all types of emotions many individuals — or even just one — may find important. These can be songs of past generations … [Read more...] about Songs That Changed the World: Music of the Past, Present and Future
Jevon Porter Carries a Family Legacy While Forging His Path
Freshman forward Jevon Porter rises up for a dunk versus Brigham Young University on Feb. 9, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Porter scored a career-high of 30 points versus the Cougars. Photo by Denver Patterson Among the freshman class on the Pepperdine Men's Basketball team, freshman forward Jevon Porter has stood out with his performances in the month of February. A game-winner … [Read more...] about Jevon Porter Carries a Family Legacy While Forging His Path
Good News: Clouding My Life with Joy
Who would have thought suspended water particles in the atmosphere could bring me so much joy?I can still recall the day I first learned about clouds in my fourth-grade science class. I vividly remember my science teacher forcing us to memorize dozens of cloud types. While I still cannot identify them all, that class fueled my utmost admiration for clouds.It’s not just … [Read more...] about Good News: Clouding My Life with Joy