Although retail therapy has always been around in some form, research has found COVID-19 increased online shopping and with it, retail therapy, according to Charlie Athill, a professor at the University of the Arts in London. Retail therapy refers to "the act of buying special things for oneself in order to feel better when unhappy," according to the Cambridge … [Read more...] about Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice
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Students Reflect on the Meaning of Home: Winter Break Recap
As the spring semester began at Pepperdine, many students returned from their homes in preparation for classes to begin. Most come from other cities and states, but some students return from other countries and continents.Returning to school from home can be a tough transition for many students after more than three weeks without class. Students reminisce about home-cooked … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on the Meaning of Home: Winter Break Recap
Students Choose Malibu for Family, Friends and Their Future
Living in a castle, dining on delicious pasta dishes or marveling at the beauty of Patagonia are all reasons why students dream of studying abroad — 80% of undergraduate students study abroad, according to Pepperdine’s website. However, some students elect to stay on the Malibu campus instead of traveling overseas because of their academic plans and desire to stay close to … [Read more...] about Students Choose Malibu for Family, Friends and Their Future
Students Strive Toward a Successful Spring Semester
Entering 2024, many look forward to the exciting possibilities the new year brings. Whether students make specific resolutions for the semester or aim to improve their general outlook on the world, the new year tends to spark motivation for the latter half of the school year.Several students shared their goals, big and small, for the spring semester. Junior Amiel Silbol said in … [Read more...] about Students Strive Toward a Successful Spring Semester
In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights
They had their start performing in monster makeup, jamming at haunted houses and gathering fans, and this led the surf-soul-rock-n-roll band Spooky Mansion up and down the country — from Upstate New York to L.A., frontman Grayson Converse said.Spooky Mansion played under the neon lights of Malibu's coastal venue Aviator Nation's Dreamland — a hidden oasis in the … [Read more...] about In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights