Sophomores Brishen Williamson and Jesus Bautistain cook a meal together in the Seaside kitchen. Students have used the kitchen and other personal kitchens to make their own food. Photo by Joseph HeinemannThere are many on-campus housing options, but for students who choose to live in traditional residence halls like the first-year dorms, Seaside or Towers, cooking on campus is … [Read more...] about The Trials and Tribulations of Cooking on Campus
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Album Review: The Weeknd Goes Full Synth-Pop with ‘Dawn FM’
The cover art for "Dawn FM" shows The Weeknd dressed as an elderly man. The black background represents how The Weeknd has been in the dark and looks toward the light. Photo courtesy of XO and Republic RecordsCanadian singer, songwriter and producer The Weeknd released his fifth studio album “Dawn FM” on Jan. 7. This marks his first project release since the highly … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Weeknd Goes Full Synth-Pop with ‘Dawn FM’
Find the Best Cup of Joe in Malibu
Five cups of coffee, one from each of the featured coffee shops are lined up next to each other on a picnic table in the Malibu Country Mart. The coffees were all shown in their respective cups with varying colors and sizes. Photos by Mary ElisabethJoules and Watts, Cafe De La Plage, Blue Bottle Coffee, Saloon Coffee and Starbucks — some of the many coffee shops found … [Read more...] about Find the Best Cup of Joe in Malibu
Shop Til You Drop — A Malibu Shopping Guide
Rylee Salot anticipates browsing for groceries while posing outside Whole Foods. Salot found the store to be perfect for Pepperdine students searching for a local, organic market. Photos by Meghan Young Retail therapy can only begin when someone knows where they're headed. There's a whirlwind of opinions and decisions on where to shop — from finding essential groceries … [Read more...] about Shop Til You Drop — A Malibu Shopping Guide
Gaming Increases in Popularity During the Pandemic
The Pepperdine "Super Smash Brothers Ultimate" team participates in Mainstage, a competitive tournament, in November 2021. The team saw an increase in interest and participation during and after the semesters students were engaged in remote learning. Photo courtesy of @PeppEsports Instagram The world’s first gaming console, the Magnavox Odyssey, debuted in 1972 and launched … [Read more...] about Gaming Increases in Popularity During the Pandemic