Malibu is constantly changing under the effects of natural disasters and harsh weather. A recent swell caused by El Niño and a Kelvin wave caused flooding at Zuma Beach on Oct. 12. Photos by Amanda MonahanGriffin Barrett has spent his entire life in Malibu waters.Living in nearby Studio City until he was 10, Barrett spent every weekend surfing in Malibu. After moving to … [Read more...] about Erosion to Renewal: A Lifetime Spent Protecting the Pacific
Special Edition 2026
Test Your Capacity for Optimism: Revival Through Redemption
Pepperdine Graphic Media Adviser Elizabeth Smith (far left) found freedom through words. By sharing her story, Smith explores how she found revival through redemption, the transformative power of hope and how it can inspire others to find purpose, embrace change and strive for a brighter future.When I think of work, I think of words.I have been writing all kinds of words as a … [Read more...] about Test Your Capacity for Optimism: Revival Through Redemption
A Revival of Spirit: How Gen Z is Rediscovering Christianity
Photos by Olivia SchneiderSenior Zayd Salahieh was raised in a multi-faith household, but Islam shaped his early spiritual life. His father's Syrian and Turkish family lived within five minutes of his home, and their faith was his foundation. He fasted through two Ramadans and knew the prayers by heart.Raised Muslim, Salahieh found his way to Christianity after a campus … [Read more...] about A Revival of Spirit: How Gen Z is Rediscovering Christianity
Letter from the Editor
Photo by Melissa Houston My favorite place has always been the airport. At 3 years old, I remember walking through busy corridors filled with hundreds of souls trying to reach their destinations. Airports fascinated me. You see people from every walk of life — some excited, some exhausted, some nervous — yet all with a purpose to land somewhere important to them. I recall … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor
Threads of Identity: The Beauty Behind the Aesthetic
Fur Coats hang at the Malibu Country Mart for sale. Clothes represent more than style — they reflect identity and the stories people choose to tell about themselves. Photo by Soliel Lara Aponte.When walking down the street, the outfit a person choose that morning leaves a carefully curated impression on those who pass by. Yet beyond the image they intend to present is a … [Read more...] about Threads of Identity: The Beauty Behind the Aesthetic