Pepperdine students gather in Mullin Town Square at sunset for dinner and a Starbucks break. Some students faced social anxiety when coming back to school this fall. Photo by Gabrielle Salgado Pepperdine students’ main cause of stress is not academics, but how to start a conversation and make friends, students said. After a year and a half of online learning and virtual … [Read more...] about Students Grapple with Social Anxiety
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Body and Soul: Reminiscing at Paris Baguette
Rows of colorful cakes draw customers' eyes before they pay for their food. Paris Baguette's certified bakers made these cakes for customers to enjoy for any celebration.Photos by Emily ShawMemories of eating sugary pastries with my mom, while waiting for my siblings to return from school flood my mind as I walk toward a Paris Baguette in Encino, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 31.I … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Reminiscing at Paris Baguette
Off-Campus Jobs Connect Students to the Local Community
Andres Benson organizes clothing in Faherty, a local retail shop. Benson said he started working there during his first year at Pepperdine and appreciates the workplace and friendships he has made. Photo by Liza Esquibias Sophomore Alondra Mendoza found a new community moving to Malibu this fall — her coworkers and local customers at Point Dume restaurant Thaia.Students, … [Read more...] about Off-Campus Jobs Connect Students to the Local Community
Body and Soul: Spend A Fall Day at Disneyland
The exterior of The Haunted Mansion is specially decorated for the holiday season. The seasonal "The Nightmare Before Christmas" theming of the ride was something my family had never experienced before, so we enjoyed seeing it together. Photo by Addison WhitenEvery fall, Disneyland displays bright orange pumpkins and other autumnal trimmings to celebrate Halloween and the … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Spend A Fall Day at Disneyland
KWVS DJs Find Expression in the Studio
The KWVS radio studio sits empty on Nov. 9, 2021. Student DJs play music and speak their minds, live on the radio, in the studio. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanInside the CCB is a small hub filled with records and news articles, telling some of the most famous stories from KWVS (FM 101.5) history. From interviewing Dinner and a Suit to battling with punk band, Alkaline Trio, KWVS has a … [Read more...] about KWVS DJs Find Expression in the Studio
