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Students Decide Whether Spotify or Apple Music is Better

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The long battle between Spotify and Apple Music gets tugged on daily, but who could be the final decision maker? College students. Pepperdine students debate whether Spotify or Apple Music are better and what their favorite features are. "Spotify is my favorite streaming service, I love all my different playlists," first-year Taylor Parnagian said. Apple Music First-year … [Read more...] about Students Decide Whether Spotify or Apple Music is Better

Album Review: Tame Impala’s Unexpected Turn

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Photo courtesy of Columbia.Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer.Tame Impala, the project of Australian musician Kevin Parker, is taking a new direction with the release of his fifth studio album "Deadbeat."Known for groovy … [Read more...] about Album Review: Tame Impala’s Unexpected Turn

How to Study Abroad Without Draining Your Bank Account

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Sophomore Jon Park (left), sophomore Adam Benyaich (middle) and sophomore Zach Greidanus (right) relax on the beach in Positano, Italy on Sept. 13. The group said they took a break from their studies to unwind by the water. Photo courtesy of Adam BenyaichApproximately 95% of Pepperdine’s Seaver College undergraduate student body will study abroad at some point during … [Read more...] about How to Study Abroad Without Draining Your Bank Account

Taste of Home: How Cultural Food Markets Help Students Feel Connected

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Nostalgia is a mind’s trick, but our taste buds feel it too. At Pepperdine, students can often find themselves wrestling with homesickness. Far removed from their familiar routines, flavors and comforts of home, many college students find the transition into college life-altering. Students said college dining feels limited, with fewer options and a loss of the small but … [Read more...] about Taste of Home: How Cultural Food Markets Help Students Feel Connected

Waves Market: The Bridge Between Pepperdine and the Malibu Community

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What began as a farmer’s market in 2018 has evolved into a bi-monthly collection of Malibu’s best small businesses. From cultural food and beverages to jewelry and personal cosmetics, Waves Market serves as a bridge between the local community and Pepperdine students. Vendors said Waves Market has been a rewarding adventure for them and described the inspiration and purpose … [Read more...] about Waves Market: The Bridge Between Pepperdine and the Malibu Community