Overwhelmed by the chaos of life, the Malibu community turns to the ocean as a sanctuary.The freeing feeling of running toward the water. The cool sensation of the waves. The salt in one’s hair. Catching a wave. The feeling of being healed by the open ocean.Whether the ocean serves as the place for a quick saltwater dip or a sanctuary for letting go of all one’s … [Read more...] about Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose
Currents Spring 2025
Mind, Body, Budget: Maintaining Healthy Habits as a College Student
College: the land of late-night study sessions, ramen noodles, over-caffeination and juggling classes with work and a social calendar. Time is limited and budgets are tight, so health and wellness often takes a hit.While college life may not always align with healthy habits, students and professionals said it is possible to be healthy in college, and crucial in order to thrive … [Read more...] about Mind, Body, Budget: Maintaining Healthy Habits as a College Student
Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges
At some point in life, everyone hits a wall. It might come from an unexpected diagnosis, perhaps a personal hardship or even a mental challenge that makes the future feel uncertain. For many Pepperdine students, life is not defined solely by academic achievements or personal milestones, but rather shaped by personal hurdles encountered along the way. Sophomore Ernest … [Read more...] about Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges
Myers Mentzer: Looking Beyond her Titles
Classes, homework, extracurricular activities, practicing healthy habits and maintaining a social life can seem like a balancing act that is almost impossible for college students. For senior Myers Mentzer, however, it's her everyday: being the Student Government Association’s student body president, taking classes at Caruso School of Law and prioritizing her Christian … [Read more...] about Myers Mentzer: Looking Beyond her Titles
The Malibu Lagoon: Where Ecology Meets the Ocean’s Edge
Nestled along Pacific Coast Highway lies one of Malibu’s greatest treasures. From the highway, most travelers speed past, unaware that just beyond the ocean’s break lies a hidden ecological gem, teeming with life and natural wonder.The Malibu Lagoon, an estuary and dynamic wetland, serves as a crucial habitat for diverse wildlife — including migratory birds, … [Read more...] about The Malibu Lagoon: Where Ecology Meets the Ocean’s Edge