Something so trivial as small talk can play a determinant role in initial conversations with strangers.Small talk can shape how one’s relationships with people evolve, but opinions on the importance of it vary, especially among different cultures. “You don’t just know someone deeply,” sophomore Pamela Martinez said. “Relationships are a process and … [Read more...] about Small Talk: A Culture of Its Own
Sebastien Pourrat: The Basque Country Takes Malibu
Chef Sebastien Pourrat's life's work in the culinary world now brings him to Malibu with Casita Basqueria.The store, which is located in Surf Canyon — a small shopping center next to the Malibu Country Mart — holds specialty Spanish foods and carefully curated home goods. It was born from the sense of identity that the French area of the Basque country shares with … [Read more...] about Sebastien Pourrat: The Basque Country Takes Malibu
RISE 101: Gifts of Gratitude as Service
RISE 101, an event focused on gifts of gratitude, was hosted in the Calabasas Campus on Sep. 25, and served as an opportunity for Pepperdine's graduate students to encourage the community to practice gratitude. The Resilience Informed Skills Education (RISE) program at Pepperdine promotes frameworks that students might use to build and develop skills in one of their six … [Read more...] about RISE 101: Gifts of Gratitude as Service
Stress and Schedule: Students Face Midterm Season
Every semester, when the halfway mark rolls around, Pepperdine students are faced with midterm season. Students are tasked with the challenge of juggling seemingly endless academic and extracurricular responsibilities. The overwhelming pressures arise form the intense workload, sophomore Isabella Morton said. "I am a Finance and Economics double major," Morton said. "During … [Read more...] about Stress and Schedule: Students Face Midterm Season
Kith: Luxury and Scenic Views Meet in Malibu
Kith Malibu is the new talk of the town. The flagship store, which opened its doors in June, marks the brand's third location in L.A. County.The store has gained recent success with Malibu locals as it offers luxury curated shopping. Apparel, accessories and lifestyle products thought for Malibu living are some of the brand's best sellers, according to the Kith … [Read more...] about Kith: Luxury and Scenic Views Meet in Malibu
