Pepperdine Art Professor Yvette Gellis takes a break in an on-campus art studio. Gellis said art has been a lifelong passion of hers. Photo by Mary Elisabeth Art Professor Yvette Gellis was born and raised in Chicago and born and raised with art. During her childhood, she said she went on constant trips with her mother who was also an art teacher, to see “Paris Street; Rainy … [Read more...] about ‘Portable Paradise’: Art Professor Uses Connection, Spirituality to Paint Her Way Through Life
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Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Kimberly Brooking
Senior Kimberly Brooking smiles for a photo taken by Elise Brady, her best friend and roommate, at her favorite coffee shop in Carson City, Nev., in March 2020. Brooking decided to visit Brady's hometown in March 2020, when Pepperdine closed due to COVID-19.Photos courtesy of Kimberly BrookingSenior Kimberly Brooking prepares to graduate with a degree in International Studies … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Kimberly Brooking
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Bailey Luber
Senior Bailey Luber stops at a hot spring in Cusco, Perú during her hike in December 2018. She said the hike lasted five days from Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Perú. Photos Courtesy of Bailey LuberAs a student worker for the Buenos Aires, Argentina study abroad program and an officer for the East Africa Connection Club on campus, senior Bailey Luber loves traveling … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Bailey Luber
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Lily Piekos
Senior Lily Piekos poses for the "night, babe" single cover in Pacific Palisades, CA, in November. Piekos released her second single on Jan. 8, and said "night, babe" is a song rooted in purity. Photos by Annie Little When senior Lily Piekos isn’t involved with her sorority Delta Gamma, directing worship at Celebration Chapel or singing for The Well, she’s collaborating … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Lily Piekos
What’s Your Ted Talk?
Art by Ally Armstrong When thinking of situations that foster trust, for most people, the Darknet is not something that immediately comes to mind. Assistant Professor of Economics Julia Norgaard is not "most people." Norgaard took the stage during last week's TEDxPepperdine event to inform listeners of the lessons the Darknet can teach about trust. In a Q&A with the … [Read more...] about What’s Your Ted Talk?