When entering Malibu, a sign on the side of the road reads, "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." As you venture closer to the coast, surfers spread across the beaches lying along the Pacific Coast Highway, displaying the integral surf culture in Malibu.However, students have expressed mixed feelings about whether or not this surfing culture is truly immersed in Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Emotions on Surfing Culture
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Good News: Starry Night
One night, before the semester began, I received a call around 11 p.m.. "Do you want to go to Ralphs Beach around midnight, there's going to be a meteor shower and tonight is the peak," my friend asked. We gathered some blankets and laid out next to the pink house, and the super moon provided more than enough light to see each other. We began to worry the light of the shooting … [Read more...] about Good News: Starry Night
Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA
Photo by Megan Williams Communication Professor Anastasia Triviza experienced culture shock when she first moved to Los Angeles. Having grown up in Greece, she later studied in New York City for her master’s degree. Once in LA, she soon realized she needed a car to get from one place to another. “I thought I could take the bus to go to work in Redondo Beach from Newport … [Read more...] about Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA
The Fine Print: Malibu Is Not Perfect (But It’s Pretty Close!)
Pepperdine is one of the most beautiful college campuses in America, located in gorgeous Malibu, home to some of the best surfing spots in the country. Many students come to Pepperdine to experience living in a small, safe, star-studded community that offers proximity to both stunning beaches and Los Angeles.We are in an amazing place, and living in Malibu has enumerable … [Read more...] about The Fine Print: Malibu Is Not Perfect (But It’s Pretty Close!)
Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach
The orange sun sets at Point Dume State Beach, leaving an array of colors throughout the horizon. The waves crashing on the seashore enamored me and transported me to a place of tranquility. Photo by Yamillah HurtadoThe beach is my happy place. It’s where I feel free.Being so close to the beach is how Pepperdine won me over, so it was only fair I commemorated the end of … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: A Love Letter to the Beach
