Nestled between an iridescent vineyard in Agoura Hills is a grandiose abode and photography warehouse owned by Kevin Foley, Pepperdine alumnus (’89) and fashion and entertainment photographer. Besides his 13 Cosmopolitan Covers, he's shot for People, Us, Elle, Marie Claire, along with several European magazines. Foley attributes his time work for Pepperdine University's … [Read more...] about Foley Got the Big Picture
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Black Students Must Go Abroad
Image Courtesy of the BSAFor my sophomore year at Pepperdine, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I had never been to another country before and, due to the many issues that African Americans have faced across America, such as police brutality, discrimination due to skin color and culture or the feeling of being ostracized, I wasn’t sure how … [Read more...] about Black Students Must Go Abroad
Pepperdine Maintains Its Stance Against Marijuana
Graphic by Kylie Myers By California law, a college student must be at least 21 and more than 1,000 feet from any school campus to consume marijuana. For a Pepperdine student, smoking at Malibu Country Mart would roughly quadruple this legal distance requirement — that is, until the student double-checked Pepperdine's Student Handbook. Although recreational use … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Maintains Its Stance Against Marijuana
Weisman Museum Features Distinguished Contemporary Artist Larry Bell
Photos by Symphony Barnes The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine premiered its latest exhibit, “Larry Bell: Pacific Red,” featuring works by contemporary artist, Larry Bell, on Jan. 21. Entering the museum and turning right, passing the museum’s front desk, is an introductory text panel on Larry Bell on the left-hand side. The panel gives a brief … [Read more...] about Weisman Museum Features Distinguished Contemporary Artist Larry Bell
Herbert V. Nootbaar Passes at 108 Years Old
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityFor the first time in years, November 8 passed without a massive birthday party for Herbert V. Nootbaar, who turned 108 years old. Global Justice Program Director Jim Gash said Nootbaar typically threw a themed celebration with close to 150 guests each year. Due to his deteriorating health, however, Nootbaar's final birthday party did not … [Read more...] about Herbert V. Nootbaar Passes at 108 Years Old
