Photo courtesy of Amelia EdmondsonPepperdine is home to the beach, SunLife and, more recently, Instagram influencers.Instagram influencers are people who have a large enough following and engagement to influence their followers, according to USA Today. Influencers from all over make the drive to Malibu to pose at Nobu, Malibu Farm or El Matador State Beach for content, but at … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Provides a Breeding Ground for Instagram Influencers
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Emerging Artist: The Faim
Photos courtesy of BMG Records The Faim is a new, emerging pop-rock band from Australia. Since its debut in February 2018, the band has sold out tours and shows all over Australia and Europe. The Faim is coming to Los Angeles with Andy Black of Black Veil Brides to play at The El Rey on April 13. Stephen Beerkens, bassist and pianist for the band, spoke about its journey … [Read more...] about Emerging Artist: The Faim
Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
Art by Caitlin RoarkIf you learn one thing from me when it comes to beauty, it should be to take care of your skin. That doesn’t mean caking yourself in makeup so no one can tell you haven’t. It means putting in the work now so your 50-year-old self will thank you later. Part of showing your skin love is saying no to heavy makeup and letting your skin breathe, shine … [Read more...] about Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
Living with Alopecia: Bald is Beautiful
Photos courtesy of Julia Sneden Senior Julia Sneden no longer spends time worrying about how to style her hair in the morning. At 8 years old, Sneden said her parents noticed she was losing coin-sized clumps of hair. By 2017, she had lost roughly 90 percent of her hair. Today, she is bald and has no body hair, all due to the autoimmune disease alopecia … [Read more...] about Living with Alopecia: Bald is Beautiful
Color Esperanza: The Power of Diversity in Cultural Education
Photo courtesy of @HaycoxVikings InstagramBefore Pepperdine University students can receive a grade from one Spanish professor’s advanced level course, they must first fully immerse themselves within the Spanish-speaking cultures to master fluency. This initiative is practiced through cultural projects like Color Esperanza, which means Color of Hope, and Professor … [Read more...] about Color Esperanza: The Power of Diversity in Cultural Education
