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Sea N’ Soul Surf Manager Fosters Community with Coffee, Surfing

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Whether it is for a new surfboard, refreshed beachwear or a delicious wake-up beverage, Sea N' Soul Surf is the place to go. The unique shop is located in Malibu at 29575 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite J.Since its opening in July 2022, Sea N' Soul has grown to welcome a group of regulars that come in routinely for coffee, surf rentals or just some time to unwind and catch up with the … [Read more...] about Sea N’ Soul Surf Manager Fosters Community with Coffee, Surfing

Tattoos Serve as Expression of Self, Family

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Tattoos can be silly or meaningful, big or small, but every tattoo can make for a good story. Students said they love their tattoos for daily reminders, paying homage to a personal anecdote or just for making good conversation with others. Senior Courtney Wisniewski has six tattoos, which she said range from having direct correlations to her life experiences to having no … [Read more...] about Tattoos Serve as Expression of Self, Family

Two Worlds: Interfaith Students Find Balance Between Environments

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Pepperdine is a Christian university that emphasizes the practice of Christian values for all members of the community. The majority of the campus community hails from Protestant backgrounds, specifically nondenominational evangelical forms of Christianity, according to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness’ website. Those who grew up in other Christian traditions, … [Read more...] about Two Worlds: Interfaith Students Find Balance Between Environments

Journey to Belonging: Discovering Identity and Community

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Students come to Pepperdine for a variety of reasons — the tight-knit community, the Christian presence on campus or the beautiful views, they said. Yet, upon arriving here, finding belonging within that community is an entirely different story. Sophomore transfer student Michelle Chan did not have the perfect, sparkling first year of college that first-year students … [Read more...] about Journey to Belonging: Discovering Identity and Community

Good News: A Same-Named Roommate Makes Life Exciting

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Growing up, I never knew anyone with the same name as me. My name is not so unique — not one of those names you hear that sticks out. But in my little bubble growing up in Pleasant Hill, California, I lived my life as the only Amanda for the longest time. Arriving at college — amidst dozens of other changes — this changed too. I walked into my DeBell suite hearing … [Read more...] about Good News: A Same-Named Roommate Makes Life Exciting