Editor’s Note: Melissa Houston was a member of Dance In Flight (DIF) this past year. Isabelle Ignacio’s dances for the camera. She said her dancing reflects the individuality behind every performance.

Joseph Kling had just finished another day of high school. As a senior trying to push through his final year, Kling was exhausted after an entire day of class and cross country practice. Wanting ...

Javon Cooley stands in front of his former apartment complex, a year after it burned down during the Palisades Fire. Photo and illustration by Melissa Houston Jan. 21, 2025. Two weeks since thousands ...

The smooth roads outlining Germany, the vibrant avenues of Brazil and the bustling streets of South Korea all bore witness to an earlier part of life for three international members of the Pepperdine ...

Culture, location, people — these elements all shape individuals as they grow up. Food is a big part of that. Food, whether making it or sharing it with others, has the ability to bring people ...

Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Some may expect to catch students frantically ...

Senior libero Jacob Reilly receives the UCLA Bruins’ serve April 2 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Reilly had nine digs in the match, marking 131 total digs on the season. Photos by Katherine Lytle The Waves ...

A wellness vending machine stocked with over-the-counter medications and hygiene products stands at The Shops at USC Village on Feb. 8. The machine provides students with access to basic health ...

A pile of debris collected by Malibu resident Darren Graves lies at Big Rock Beach, where his family home was lost in the Palisades Fire. He said he has been clearing the shoreline since March 2025, ...

Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. It is undeniable how much influence celebrities ...

Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Expectations are often framed as motivation. In ...

Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks at a University of Chicago Law School event in 2020. Before her Supreme Court tenure began in 2022, President Barack Obama appointed Jackson to the U.S. District Court for ...