Sophomore James Davis sings at Pepperdine University on Oct. 22. Jazz has influenced many different genres. Photos by Melissa HoustonWith the strum of a guitar, the keys of a piano and the smoothness of vocals, jazz has entered the room.She walks in with grace and a little kick, setting her apart from her peers in funk and soul.Jazz began through a spirit of spontaneity. Groups … [Read more...] about Moving at the Speed of Jazz
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‘This is What Heaven Sounds Like’: Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Francis Chan Lead the 2025 Worship Summit
Attendees join in worship with United Voice Worship at the 2025 Worship Summit at Alumni Park on Sept. 13. Over 5,000 attended the event, surpassing 2024 attendance. Photos by Melissa Houston Ground shaking, voices lifted, hearts open. Pepperdine hosted its fifth annual Worship Summit Sept. 13. Around 5,500 attendees gathered on Alumni Park to worship alongside … [Read more...] about ‘This is What Heaven Sounds Like’: Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Francis Chan Lead the 2025 Worship Summit
Staff Editorial: The Graphic Welcomes Back All Waves
Art by Cara Tang Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. A new year always brings unexpected challenges, spontaneous connections and moments of feeling every emotion. Whether this … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Graphic Welcomes Back All Waves
Step Team Incident Highlights Lack of Title VI in Pepperdine’s Code of Conduct
Correction: Two errors have been corrected in this story. The first correction is the university investigation into this incident has concluded. This was incorrectly noted in a photo caption. The second correction is that several quotes were incorrectly attributed and should have been attributed to Mike Friel, senior director of communications and public relations for the … [Read more...] about Step Team Incident Highlights Lack of Title VI in Pepperdine’s Code of Conduct
Administrators, Faculty Reflect on Five Years of Gash Presidency
On Monday, March 4, 2019, former Caruso associate dean Jim Gash stepped into a crowded Elkins Auditorium, a room full of expectancy and standards, and officially commenced his time as President. Gash is now wrapping up his fifth year as President of Pepperdine University. Throughout his tenure, he has faced the global pandemic, multiple wildfires, tragedy and … [Read more...] about Administrators, Faculty Reflect on Five Years of Gash Presidency