Art Illustrations by Vivian Hsia Rant: I first heard about Alfred Coffee through the many influencers and celebrities who posted photos on Instagram with the famous antler "A" logo all over their coffee cups. As a coffee lover, I was excited to hear Alfred's was coming to Malibu and had to try this highly favored coffee shop. That excitement quickly ended when I took my … [Read more...] about Rant and Rave: Alfred Coffee
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Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee
The first time I had coffee, I was 14 years old. I made a long black, quickly realizing how bitter it was, and proceeded to add 10 more scoops of sugar. I swore I was never going to drink this revolting beverage ever again.This vow was short-lived due to numerous all-nighters, restlessly studying for exams and catching up on homework. However, what first started as a need for … [Read more...] about Good News: Embracing the Bittersweet Taste of Coffee
Pepperdine Alum Julia Donlon Creates Connections Over a Cup of Coffee
Alumna Julia Donlon smiles with a coffee outside of Starbucks on campus in Malibu during her last semester in spring 2019. Donlon said she spent a lot of time at this Starbucks while she was at Seaver. Photos Courtesy of Julia Donlon“Take the time to have coffee with someone new!” is the motto of 2019 Pepperdine alumna Julia Donlon’s online social project, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alum Julia Donlon Creates Connections Over a Cup of Coffee
Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Throughout the past year, I’ve learned to appreciate all the little things in life — and that’s where my good news comes from. When all the headlines around me are negative, sad or scary, I decide to look at the little things in life that bring me joy and peace.For example, recently I have found joy in the fact that it is staying light longer. After a long … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Bring Sustainability to the Starbucks Coffee Scene
If people sit and observe the students ebbing and flowing through the never-ending Starbucks line in Payson Library, they notice how many coffee orders begin to pile up at the pick-up bar. In between unfinished readings for HUM 111 and crying through Physics homework, students grab their order and go back into the library to study. The combination of caffeination and academics … [Read more...] about Bring Sustainability to the Starbucks Coffee Scene