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Students Share Their Poetry at Expressionists’ Fall Coffeehouse Event

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Students gather on Zoom to share original and published literary work. This event is usually in the Sandbar and features snacks and decor, but the staff had to adjust to an online setting this semester. Photo courtesy of Amanda CooperPepperdine's coffeehouse events are a time when students can openly share their artistic ability through music, poetry, art and other talents. … [Read more...] about Students Share Their Poetry at Expressionists’ Fall Coffeehouse Event

Pepperdine Students Prepare for Halloween in the Era of COVID-19

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Art by Samantha MillerAs Halloween approaches and distance learning continues, students who would normally dress up and celebrate around campus are finding alternative ways to get in the spirit.Students are participating in church activities, attending drive-thru events by the Student Programming Board and innovating new ways to enjoy the spooky season with friends and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Prepare for Halloween in the Era of COVID-19

Students Navigate the College Skincare Journey

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First-year Sophie Tarditi applies her daily skincare routine. Tarditi said she has found that The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10% has helped heal her acne. Photo courtesy of Sophie Tarditi The struggles of acne, scarring, eczema and other skin conditions unite a large group of Pepperdine students. Seventy-five percent of Seaver students said they have dealt with acne in their … [Read more...] about Students Navigate the College Skincare Journey

Pepperdinos Juntos Club Invites Pepperdine Spanish Speakers to Keep the Language Alive

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Art by Madeline DuvallPepperdinos Juntos is a new club that invites Spanish speakers and those interested in Spanish culture to apply the language in a casual environment while building community.Junior Biology major Nicholas Olson and junior History and Spanish major Aaron Ekenstam, who both studied abroad together in Buenos Aires, started the club in the start of the fall … [Read more...] about Pepperdinos Juntos Club Invites Pepperdine Spanish Speakers to Keep the Language Alive

Fresh Faces: First-Year Brings Interests in Art, Business and Performance to Malibu

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First-year Talia Jackson smiles in the sun before teaching a yoga class in Long Beach, CA. Jackson said the moment she stepped on Pepperdine's campus, she felt like she belonged. Photos courtesy of Talia Jackson First-year Talia Jackson, a Theatre major with an emphasis in Musical Theatre, said she enjoys painting sunsets, growing her small business and tackling the performing … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Brings Interests in Art, Business and Performance to Malibu