Image courtesy of Angelica Ramos A woman wondering why she's single, a wounded healer and an abuela: these were just a few of the characters in this year's Reelstories selection. The Student Programing Board hosted a volunteer meeting Monday, Jan. 29, for those interested in helping with the ninth annual Reelstories Film Festival, a collection of student-made films. … [Read more...] about Students Preview Films Ahead of Reelstories
‘The Post’ Fights for Freedom of the Press
Photo Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Steven Spielberg’s latest film "The Post" is based on a true story and offers a much-needed take on censorship and freedom of the press. The film stars Meryl Streep as Katharine Graham, former publisher of The Washington Post, alongside Tom Hanks as Ben Bradlee, executive editor, in their pursuit to publish the Pentagon Papers in … [Read more...] about ‘The Post’ Fights for Freedom of the Press
Making Waves: Moments of Honey
Photos courtesy of Blair BonifieldStudent-run greeting card company Moments of Honey is aiming to make life sweeter.Blair Bonifield, Gabrielle Storey and Aiden Lillie created Moments of Honey in July 2016 to share life's favorite moments with friends, family and relatives. The company is based in Charleston, South Carolina with the purpose of creating happy, feel-good cards … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Moments of Honey
Counseling Groups Offer Students Help
Photo courtesy of the Pepperdine Counseling CenterAs finals and the end of the semester approach, students are encouraged by the Counseling Center to reach out to them and join counseling groups to help with stress and manage complex issues and events. Pepperdine’s Counseling Center offers eight different weekly counseling groups. The groups are an open, safe space for … [Read more...] about Counseling Groups Offer Students Help
Continuing to Step Forward
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Volunteer Center is encouraging efforts toward recent events through specific volunteer opportunities to help the people of the 50 counties affected in Houston by Hurricane Harvey. The Volunteer Center helps students give back to victims of recent hurricanes and mass shootings by raising awareness, setting up a blood drive with the Red Cross, … [Read more...] about Continuing to Step Forward