Art by Caitlin Roark"Every time you eat or drink, you are either feeding disease or fighting it," says nutritionist Heather Morgan. As easy as it is to fall into the double-fried, super-sized, sugar-coated comfort of the American diet, the inconvenient reality is that the choices you make today will have a lasting impact on your physical and mental health and your eventual … [Read more...] about Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
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Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
Art by Caitlin Roark My journey toward health and wellness began when I moved to Malibu for college; as it turns out, I also moved away from what I now realize was a full-time, nutrition-conscientious chef (and chauffeur) in the form of my mother. I grew up in a home where we never had dessert, and everything was organic. Pop-Tarts, soda, sugary cereals and other typical … [Read more...] about Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
Stylist Proves You Don’t Need Formal Training to Be a Designer
Photos courtesy of Silken WeinbergSilken Weinberg almost had a promising film career.When Weinberg was interning in the film industry, Samuel L. Jackson told her that she had a special “aura." After graduating from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in communication and cinematic arts in 2015, Weinberg left the film industry to focus on styling … [Read more...] about Stylist Proves You Don’t Need Formal Training to Be a Designer
Songfest to Debut ‘California Calling’
Image Courtesy of Karina ValenzuelaOne of Pepperdine’s longest-running traditions, Songfest, will debut its 47th annual spring performance Wednesday through Saturday in Smothers Theatre. This year’s Songfest theme is “California Calling,” referring to the different cultural aspects and history of California.First-time Songfest performer junior and Maya … [Read more...] about Songfest to Debut ‘California Calling’
Album Review: SWMRS Releases ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’
Photo courtesy of Fueled By Ramen RecordsPunk rock has presumably taken the back seat of the music industry as icons of hip-hop and pop music continue to sit at the top of the charts. Neo-punk band SWMRS is single-handedly reviving the teenage angst scene with a message that will not be forgotten. Following the release of their 2016 album, "Drive North," which highlights softer … [Read more...] about Album Review: SWMRS Releases ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’