Photos by Sherry Yang You can be sitting in a 1950s living room staring out into the Pacific blue, or in a room decorated in various types of vintage surfboards, all within the new Payson library. Students said they come to study, lounge, grab coffee, meet with a tutor or get creative. Payson library has been reopened since fall semester of 2017. The variety of spaces and … [Read more...] about Students, Librarians Give Feedback on Payson Renovations
Sex Education: Expand the Conversation to Kindergarteners
Graphic by Nate Barton Kindergarten is a crucial learning period where children learn the fundamentals of important topics such as sharing, friendship and the alphabet. These are lessons that provide them knowledge for a lifetime, and sex education needs to be added to that list. In the Netherlands, sex education is an open conversation about self image, gender, … [Read more...] about Sex Education: Expand the Conversation to Kindergarteners
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photos Courtesy of Gabrielle Norte"I have always really loved storytelling growing up because it has been a part of my culture. I am Native American, so I grew up going to powwows and watching the dancers tell stories of the Earth, prosperity, war, peace and all these amazing things."Gabrielle Norte grew up on a reservation three hours south of Malibu in Warner Springs, … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
He(Art)Beat Transforms Smothers Lot to Student Art Exhibit
Photos by Channa SteinmetzSmothers' Parking Lot was decorated with lights and artwork to replicate a downtown Los Angeles art show. On Friday Mar. 11 the Board hosted a student art exhibit for all to share their work. Between admiring the pieces, students were able to grab a bite from the taco and frozen banana stands, chat over coffee, get a henna tattoo or watch the Step Team … [Read more...] about He(Art)Beat Transforms Smothers Lot to Student Art Exhibit
Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
Photos by Channa SteinmetzPepperdine’s student-run organization, Beloved Community, held their first open mic night Friday, Feb.17 in the Sandbar. Students were welcomed by warm coffee, cupcakes, upbeat music and a call to conversation. Performances ranged from singing to spoken word, and afterward, the mic was open to anyone who had a thought or story to share.Student … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night