Photo courtesy of Stephanie Keener Now as the end of midterms are vastly approaching, it’s time to find a place to relax and destress from the chaos on campus. For those who want to be surrounded by nature and not the stress of homework, the hike to Escondido Falls just may do the trick. Escondido Falls is a four mile hike just off Winding Way road off PCH, just a few … [Read more...] about Malibu Hidden Gem: Escondido Falls
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Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock
Art by Sybil Zhang "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." No sentence proved more true than this one by the 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson during my semester in this marvelous city. My experience in London was marked by adventure and self-discovery to an extent I had never experienced before. From nights out on the town at Piccadilly Circus to evening … [Read more...] about Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock
A Very Real India
Photos by Amelia Dal PraI struggled to breathe as I attempted to walk through the thick, humid air. My heart was racing as I darted quickly along the dirt roads, dodging trash, cow manure and the monkeys that gazed down at me from the brick walls lining my trail. I carried a torn plastic bag filled with fresh mangoes and bananas.A little barefoot boy — maybe 4 years old … [Read more...] about A Very Real India
Lost in LA: The Sunken City
Photos by Julia SumouskeAmong the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, sometimes residents are looking for more than just another store to spot the latest trends. Lost in LA is back again to quench your thirst for adventure by looking at the hidden coastal treasure known as "The Sunken City."About 80 years ago, a landslide caused the homes and buildings on this cliffside to fall. … [Read more...] about Lost in LA: The Sunken City
Pepperdine Grads to Start Unique Company
Photos Courtesy of Urban Barrels Appealing to the adventure-seeking, beach-loving consumer wanting an easier way to carry the towel as well as all of the other miscellaneous items brought to the beach, John Paul MacDonell, Mat MacDonell and Eric Locko, co-founders of Urban Barrels, offer an innovative and unique solution. Pepperdine alumnus John Paul MacDonell who … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Grads to Start Unique Company