When thinking of Malibu, one may think of the beach, the mountains or the land of "the rich and famous" rather than a city rich in art. In 2012, the Malibu City Council created the Malibu Arts Commission, dedicated to connecting people in Malibu with local and outside artists. “Fireball” Tim Lawrence, Malibu Arts Commission member said many artists, both local … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Malibu: Art in the City
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Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
When entering Malibu, a sign on the side of the road reads, "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." As you venture closer to the coast, surfers spread across the beaches lying along the Pacific Coast Highway, displaying the integral surf culture in Malibu.However, students have expressed mixed feelings about whether or not this surfing culture is truly immersed in Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
Fresh Faces: First-year Dreams of Opening up Her Own Advertising Agency
Travel lover Courtney Wisniewski looks over the Garden of the Gods in Colorado in September. Wisniewski said she enjoys videography and filmed every destination of the road trip that she took this year.Photos courtesy of Courtney WisniewskiFirst-year Courtney Wisniewski, who is from Lexington, S.C., is an advertising enthusiast and travel lover. One of her dreams in life is to … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Dreams of Opening up Her Own Advertising Agency
Catch Your First Wave
Photos by Ashley Ekstrum and Zach Le When coming to Pepperdine, many students, new to the whole I-live-next-to-the-beach-and-surf-all-the-time lifestyle, desire to take up surfing, yet are often unsure of where to begin. Little do many individuals know, surfing is actually a rather challenging activity that has some deep and humbling elements within its frothy nature. One … [Read more...] about Catch Your First Wave
Q&A With Joseph Ramli: Crafting Honest Surfboards – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Daniella Romeo Junior Joseph Ramli grew up in San Diego, but he didn’t start surfing until he came to Pepperdine. Two years into his college career, his passion for all things surf-related has grown into a lifestyle of surfboard shaping that is turning heads and taking him through life with an increased measure of passion. Ramli’s method of surfboard shaping is … [Read more...] about Q&A With Joseph Ramli: Crafting Honest Surfboards – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
