Photos by Caroline Laganas Golden sun rays stream down on the swarms of people meandering along Abbot Kinney Boulevard. The Friday air is full of fragrances, ranging from smoky pulled pork sandwiches to the sweetness of fresh crepes dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Trendy clothing shops and small restaurants advertising "Happy Hour" are scattered above the sidewalk. The … [Read more...] about Fulfill Cravings at First Fridays
Life & Arts
Take Advantage of Payson’s Renovations
Photos by Lauren Young With Payson Library under renovation until August 2017, Pepperdine students will have to use their creativity to discover new places to study this year.Junior Hannah Kellis said she plans to study either in her room or outside, particularly Alumni Park, this semester. When asked why she prefers to study outdoors, she said “I feel like I use social … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Payson’s Renovations
When Familiar Culture Brings New Shocks
Photos by Micah LambertSo you’ve traveled the world, met interesting people and tried exotic foods. Now it’s finally time to return home, a place that should be familiar and comfortable. But upon arrival, you soon realize no one speaks your language. I’m not talking about English or French or German, but the language of growth, discovery and dramatic change. … [Read more...] about When Familiar Culture Brings New Shocks
Restaurants to Visit Before Leaving the ‘Bu
Photo by Mackayla Testerman Whether this is your first year at Pepperdine or your senior year, here are some Malibu classics you must hit up before the end of the year along with some more hidden treasures you might not have heard of yet.Classics:Duke's ($$)This oceanfront restaurant is a Malibu staple and uniquely captures the glory days of Malibu’s 1950’s surf … [Read more...] about Restaurants to Visit Before Leaving the ‘Bu
What the Tour Didn’t Tell You
Photos by Brandt Misik If you took a campus tour before committing, you were probably struck most by the smiling students and the prospect of gazing into a pink sunset while absorbing knowledge at your leisure. While the Pepperdine experience initially appears this way, romanticized on a tour designed to show the best side of the school, there are a few things every student … [Read more...] about What the Tour Didn’t Tell You