Photos by Terra Atwood Every group always has that one friend who is always there for any situation that the group faces. She's the shoulder to cry on, the ultimate advice giver, and whether it's 2 p.m. or midnight, she's ready and on her way with two gallons of cookie dough. You know who I'm talking about — the ultimate friend — the one known as "The Mom … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Inner “Mom Friend”
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‘Altered Reality Exhibit’ Challenges Your Mindset
Photos by Kristin Vartan/ Image Courtesy of Frederick R. Weisman Museum of ArtA word to the "Weis": students will not want to miss the “Altered Reality Exhibit” at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art.This eclectic collection, assessing modern society affected by a rise of technology and changing social norms, will be on display through Dec. 4, according to Museum … [Read more...] about ‘Altered Reality Exhibit’ Challenges Your Mindset
Hip-Hop’s Origins Illustrated in ‘The Get Down’
Image Courtesy of Netflix “The Get Down,” directed by Baz Luhrmann, is Netflix’s latest drama series, set in New York’s 1977 Bronx neighborhood. This is definitely new subject matter for Netflix, as the story mostly revolves around the self-discovery and ambitions of poor black and brown kids with big dreams and longings to express themselves, with few … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop’s Origins Illustrated in ‘The Get Down’
Best ‘Bu Beaches for Every Occasion
Photos courtesy of Chase Riekhof The beach made Malibu famous. The long stretches of sand bring people far and wide to come peruse the Southern California coast. There are beaches for running and working out; beaches for sitting and picnicking on the cliffs; and beaches for swimming, surfing and paddle boarding. As a Pepperdine student, one would think that life … [Read more...] about Best ‘Bu Beaches for Every Occasion
Navigate Malibu Without a Car
Photos by Alli Burnison Coming to Pepperdine without a car can seem like campus-arrest. Between the hills, the busy roads and the sheer distance even to the nearest restaurant, getting around and experiencing LA can seem impossible. For the first few months, Malibu is a calm paradise, but after a while everyone gets restless. Santa Monica and LA call to students' curiosities … [Read more...] about Navigate Malibu Without a Car