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Artist’s Corner: Diana Kim

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Photos Courtesy of Diana KimWhen facing a big move from Maryland to California during high school, Diana Kim, a junior at Pepperdine University, picked up photography as a creative outlet to help cope with her new environment. Drawn to the accessibility of photography through smart phones, Kim started to take photos of her dog with an iPhone. After saving some of her own money, … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Diana Kim

The Body Project Works on Body Image

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Photo by Jennifer HarrigerPepperdine University’s peer-led Body Project program recently completed its focus group series on Nov. 10. Due to the overwhelming interest, the program plans to have two extra sessions before the end of the semester on Nov. 16 and Nov. 23. “The goal of the program is to educate females about the thin ideal in our society and dangers … [Read more...] about The Body Project Works on Body Image

Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression

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Art by Peau PorotesanoOne quick scroll through our Pepperdine email accounts reveals a lot about what our university values. There are emails about career fairs, clubs to join, volunteer positions, internship opportunities and, wait a second — what is this one? SavvyChic is seeking models for its latest fashion show for its annual fundraiser for the Boone Center for the … [Read more...] about Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression

Perfecting the Malibu Style isn’t as Hard as it Looks

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Photos by Jessica KernerDressing for Pepperdine can be a daunting task. When the girl sitting next to you in HUM 111 has a Birkin Bag worth more than a Honda Civic, and you’re pretty sure that guy at the gym was in an Abercrombie & Fitch catalog, it can be easy to develop a mild case of style anxiety. But don’t panic, gentle reader, because with these tips, you … [Read more...] about Perfecting the Malibu Style isn’t as Hard as it Looks

Beauty, Redefined

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When I was in the third grade, my friends and I decided; to go on a diet. At that age, dieting meant fewer brownies, but still, the concept of an 8-year-old going on a diet is quite frightening. I did it for the same reason anyone else would: I wanted to lose weight. The role models I looked up to at that age were artists and groups such as Britney Spears and the Pussy Cat … [Read more...] about Beauty, Redefined