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Recent Pepperdine University grad with a degree in Film and Journalism, a passion for people and a love for storytelling.
Recent Pepperdine University grad with a degree in Film and Journalism, a passion for people and a love for storytelling.
The Family Tradition of Dreaming
Photos Courtesy of Cesar Zepeda Jr.
The American dream is alive and well in the Zepeda family, passed down from father to son.
Artist Corner: Nate Bartoshuk
Photos Courtesy of Nate Bartoshuk
Nate Bartoshuk’s dreams began when he was forced to start over.
Bartoshuk had big plans to play ice hockey. The future looked promising. He had committed years of his life and traveled the world to play. During his sophomore year of high school, he began preparing to move to a new school in Canada where he would join their varsity hockey team. But during the last game of his season, Bartoshuk suffered a fateful injury.
Pearce Quesenberry Shows Cancer Who’s Boss
Photos courtesy of Pearce Quesenberry
In 2008, a curly haired 10-year-old was diagnosed with brain cancer: Medulloblastoma, to be exact. She had two options: follow the traditional five-year treatment plan with a high chance of failure or pursue a new “high risk, high reward” experimental treatment. That brave curly haired 10-year-old is now Pepperdine senior Pearce Quesenberry.
Artist Corner: Carissa Mosley
Photos Courtesy of Claire Fagin
Across Carissa Mosley’s laptop are stickers advertising local galleries and film labs. Fiery red curls spill over her shoulders where green overalls fasten. Mosley, a senior Art major and Texas native, loves being an artist because she is encouraged to observe.
Student Bands Discuss Opening for Pacific Sounds Headliners
Photos Courtesy of Oddysseys
Jokes scribbled onto sticky notes cover the walls of KWVS Radio station, Pepperdine’s student-run radio station. Band posters and event flyers complete the decor. This is where the members of Oddysseys met, as they were all working at the station. Now they’re back to discuss music, memories and opening for Pacific Sounds.
Van Alden and Echosmith
Photos by Gabrielle Norte
Echosmith, a Southern California-based band traveling the world with their album “Talking Dreams,” headlined this year’s Waves Weekend concert. Van Alden, the solo project of Pepperdine alumnus Paul Abrahamian, opened for Echosmith with the help of his friend and music producer Zaya Leavitt.