Photo Courtesy of Chelsea ErseliusMany students gathered on main campus to view an assortment of short films created by their talented classmates at Reelstories Film Festival on Jan. 26. This event marked a significant day in 20-year-old Pepperdine junior Bella Issa's life as a filmmaker. Issa's first year at Reelstories awarded her and her short film, "A Little Bit of Grace," … [Read more...] about Student Inspires Through Storytelling
Alli Burnison
Finding the Best Boba in Town
Photos by Alli BurnisonA common trend across Pepperdine's campus has been an obsession with boba or bubble tea, which is a milk-tea-based drink that contains tapioca balls and comes in a variety of flavors and fashions. The origins of boba tea can be traced back 40 years, as the creation is credited to Taiwanese street tea vendors searching for new drinks to serve to customers, … [Read more...] about Finding the Best Boba in Town
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
Improve How You Thrift With Tips
Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons A common trouble shared by many students is the dilemma of wanting a new wardrobe but not wanting their wallets to come out too damaged in the process. Living in Malibu, where local stores sell items of clothing more expensive than our laptops, shopping on a budget can be a considerable challenge. Thrift shops present opportunities to hang … [Read more...] about Improve How You Thrift With Tips
Caleb Scott Trades Winter Break for Refugee Support Trip
Photo Courtesy of Caleb ScottPepperdine junior Caleb Scott, Spiritual Life Adviser of Eaton, was not in Malibu at all during the beginning of the semester. Rather than reading through syllabi Scott extended his winter break to participate in a trip to Lesbos, Greece, led by the International Surf Lifesaving Association, to provide support for victims of the Syrian refugee … [Read more...] about Caleb Scott Trades Winter Break for Refugee Support Trip
