Art by Leah Bae In January, junior International Business major Heather Chaffin started Pepperdine’s chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America. DECA is a business organization designed to help high school and college students prepare for careers in finance, marketing, hospitality and management. Pepperdine’s DECA chapter meets virtually every Monday at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Pepp DECA Club Wants to Prepare Students for the Working World
Film Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ Tells an Important but Over-Simplified Story
The "Hidden Figures" film poster depicts Janelle Monáe, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer portraying their respective roles as Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, who worked at NASA during the 1960s. "Hidden Figures" grossed for $326 million worldwide. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios “Hidden Figures” (2017) tells the true story of three brilliant … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ Tells an Important but Over-Simplified Story
Turning Coal into Diamonds: How Senior Eve Gay Started a Jewelry Business during COVID-19
Jeweler Eve Gay poses for a promotional photo for her jewelry company STONED in Malibu in January. Gay said she developed the idea for her business in March when quarantine began and launched her company in November. Photos courtesy of Eve Gay Senior International Management major Eve Gay said moving back to her hometown of Jacksonville, Fla., during the pandemic provided … [Read more...] about Turning Coal into Diamonds: How Senior Eve Gay Started a Jewelry Business during COVID-19
Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases
Pepperdine University and the surrounding Malibu area both have a reputation for being secluded and safe. While overall crime rates at the University and in Malibu have fallen, certain crimes — such as burglary and weapons charges — have trended upward in recent years. In 2019, people in Malibu reported 1,128 crimes in the area, showing a decline in total reported crime … [Read more...] about Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases
Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
Art by Leah Bae In a time when many are limiting the amount of interaction they have with other people, support groups — even in a virtual setting — can be an important part of the healing journey. It is important to note the difference between support groups and group therapy. Group therapy is a form of mental health treatment where a mental health professional brings … [Read more...] about Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
