Pictured: Cecily Breeding. Photo illustration by Anastasia Condolon Ancient civilizations possessed something modern cultures appear to be missing — a steady awareness of the divine. The world is not only becoming increasingly secularized, but people are growing more anxious, isolated and depressed than ever previously reported. One third of Americans regularly experience … [Read more...] about Finding Spiritual Rest in an Anxious World
“Happiness is the end goal” & Other Life Advice for 20ish-year-olds
Graphic by Ivy Moore Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this episode, we talk to our photojournalism professor from the fall 2020 semester, Amy Zielinski. She has spent much of her career as a photographer and photo editor, traveling around the world and investigating culture. We ask her about her early career, how she navigated life’s challenges and … [Read more...] about “Happiness is the end goal” & Other Life Advice for 20ish-year-olds
Loneliness
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Loneliness has been labeled an epidemic by scientists in many places around the globe. College-aged students are particularly feeling the effects of loneliness, of which have been exacerbated by a world turned remote due to COVID-19. In this episode, we speak with Psychology Professor Khanh Bui, Religion Professor Ron … [Read more...] about Loneliness
City of Malibu Waives Fire Rebuilding Fees, Takes Action for Emergency Preparedness
The Malibu Courthouse stands in the Civic Center Plaza on March 24. Mayor Mikke Pierson, along with the Malibu City Council, created a fee-waiving program to help residents get back on their feet and rebuild what was lost in the Woolsey Fire of 2018. Photos by Ali LevensResidents of Malibu are no strangers to the threat wildfires present to their lives, especially after the … [Read more...] about City of Malibu Waives Fire Rebuilding Fees, Takes Action for Emergency Preparedness
What a Supreme Court Case Ruling Means for Churches in California
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this episode, podcast assistant and news writer Joe Allgood reports on a Supreme Court case ruling that states California can not continue to ban in-person religious services completely. We hear about three different churches and how they are responding to the ruling: University Church of Christ (UCC), Conejo Valley Church … [Read more...] about What a Supreme Court Case Ruling Means for Churches in California