Italian culture has been close to my heart from a young age. Both sides of my family are Italian, and six of my eight great-grandparents emigrated from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island in the 1920s. My family has passed down hints of our Italian culture including pasta and sauce recipes and a love for traditional Italian music. That's why, when I first toured … [Read more...] about Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence
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Album Review: Listeners Latch Onto Lana Del Rey’s Lyricism on Her New Album
Lana Del Rey tilts her head while resting her chin on her hand on the black and white cover of "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd." Del Rey released her ninth studio album March 24 and received positive feedback from fans. Photo courtesy of Interscope RecordsTransparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are … [Read more...] about Album Review: Listeners Latch Onto Lana Del Rey’s Lyricism on Her New Album
Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
Alumnus Will Noland ('22) in Malibu in spring 2022. Will died Aug. 22, and the Pepperdine community is mourning his loss. Photo Courtesy of Sigma Phi Epsilon A selfless leader, a compassionate friend and a light to everyone he met — these were just a few phrases friends and family used to describe alumnus Will Noland ('22). Will died in Venice, Calif., on Aug. 22, and is … [Read more...] about Honoring Will Noland: A Light to Everyone He Met
Stop and Smell the Pesto: A Month in Florence
A view of the city of Florence, Italy in summer 2022. Pepperdine offers a study abroad program in Florence for students. Photos by Abby Wilt The most common question I get asked when I tell someone I studied abroad in Florence is, "How was the food?" so I will just start by saying yes, the food was amazing, and I would go back just to eat another plate of pasta. With that being … [Read more...] about Stop and Smell the Pesto: A Month in Florence
LA Art Feature: Pepperdine Art Professor Paints a Dreamland
Dancers move with the air and off the canvas in a photo of Yvette Gellis' "Ascension" painting. This piece started off the Verdure exhibition and set a calm tone as people entered the gallery. Photos by Liza EsquibiasPepperdine adjunct Art professor Yvette Gellis’ latest exhibition is Verdure, on display at the LA Louver art gallery in Venice, Calif. It consists of a … [Read more...] about LA Art Feature: Pepperdine Art Professor Paints a Dreamland