On Monday, Jan. 10, I tested positive for COVID-19. For the next 10 days, I isolated at an off-campus hotel — a ritual that has become all too common for the Pepperdine community. Recovering from COVID-19 symptoms, being in a hotel room by myself for 10 days and not being able to go outside or attend in-person classes, I struggled to find good news in my life. But life has a … [Read more...] about Good News: Taco Bell in Isolation
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Chris Ganey’s Favorite Condiment Gives Him a Spiritual Experience
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Eating fast food is a sensational experience for some. It’s a break from routine meals and a chance to eat something greasy, fried and delicious. One way people enhance their fast food dining experience is by using condiments that add an extra oomph to their meal. For sophomore Business Administration major Chris Ganey, … [Read more...] about Chris Ganey’s Favorite Condiment Gives Him a Spiritual Experience
Body and Soul: Appreciate the Joys of the Farmer’s Market
Fresh, seasonal produce sits on display at the Malibu Farmer's Market. Many local farms and businesses have sold their products here every Sunday for several years.Photos by Liza EsquibiasI know a place is special when I remember everything about it — the scents, the sounds, the colors.Located on Civic Center Way adjacent to the Whole Foods mart — run by nonprofit … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Appreciate the Joys of the Farmer’s Market
Pepp Community Shares Favorite Spooky Snacks
Professor Robin Larsen's daughter makes candy sushi on their crafting table. The Larsen's use kitchen roller to roll the rice crispy treat with the gummies and skittles inside. Photo Courtesy of Robin LarsenHalloween is just around the corner, which means spooky snacks for the season are coming back. Halloween is a time to show off scary decorations as well as fun costumes, but … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Shares Favorite Spooky Snacks
Good News: Good Friends and Good Food
During my short time living at Pepperdine, I found the combination of food and friends is a major source of joy in my life. I am lucky to have a kitchen now, but I did not have one for the first few weeks of school. I do secretly miss, however, the chaos of figuring out how to cook pasta in the microwave and mastering the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Food bonds us. … [Read more...] about Good News: Good Friends and Good Food