Art by Betsy BurrowTransparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Throughout my life, being an international student has proved to have both advantages and disadvantages. I have been able to experience new cultures, places to explore and make life-long friends across the world. However, I am also familiar with saying goodbye and closing important chapters … [Read more...] about Music: A Little Piece of Home
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Connecting to Roots: Students Highlight Their Hometowns
Senior Merican Sin and her family gather for a family photoshoot wearing their national Cambodian clothing in front of the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia in May 2019. Sin said Angkor Wat is the largest religious temple in the world. Photo courtesy of Merica Sin Home — a word that conveys much more than a geographical location. Students shared how many of their hometowns extend … [Read more...] about Connecting to Roots: Students Highlight Their Hometowns
Vocalizing Their Story: Students Speak On Hispanic Heritage Month
Sophomore Nelly Figueroa-Herrera wearing a Huipil, a piece of traditional clothing from Arguacatán. She said wearing traditional clothing is one of the ways she celebrates her culture. Photo courtesy of Nelly Figueroa-Herrera For senior Lisette Isiordia, amplifying her family's story is a way to celebrate her heritage. Her story, as a first-generation student, is something … [Read more...] about Vocalizing Their Story: Students Speak On Hispanic Heritage Month
Melanated Media Moments: January 24th-January 29th
https://soundcloud.com/pepp-graphic/melanated-media-moments-jan-24th-mixdown?si=38c183bee1434c3e94ea4d1b3df50692&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Here is the return of Melanated Media Moments, and coming back strong this New Year: It's your marvelous, magnificent and multicultural … [Read more...] about Melanated Media Moments: January 24th-January 29th
Women’s Tennis: The New International Aces
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics The Waves Women's Tennis team, ranked No. 7 in the nation, added three freshmen to their roster this year: Anastasia Iamachkine, Daria Kuczer and Satsuki Takamura are the newest additions to the team, coming to Malibu from Peru, Poland and Japan respectively. Both Iamachkine and Takamura said they had no hesitation committing to … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis: The New International Aces
