The Malibu Country Mart, the boutique mall which is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, is home to some of Malibu's most popular shopping and dining spots. Restaurants within the shopping center are facing challenges after the L.A. County fires that began in December. As road closures on PCH prevent the general public from entering Malibu, longer commutes and … [Read more...] about Country Mart Businesses Navigate Aftermath of L.A. County Fires
LikeAFriendSaid: Instagram Account Gives Platform to Malibu Businesses
Malibu is home to a variety of shopping centers and retail establishments, many of which are owned by local vendors. The Instagram account LikeAFriendSaid (LAFS) gives local small businesses in Malibu a platform to grow.Pepperdine alumna Sabrina Canario ('20) started the blog-style account a mere seven months ago, and with its growing success, her purpose for the account stays … [Read more...] about LikeAFriendSaid: Instagram Account Gives Platform to Malibu Businesses
Small Talk: A Culture of Its Own
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