Photos by Kelly RodriguezLos Angeles' food scene is as unique as the city itself. The diverse city is home to everything from vegan donuts, to Korean/Mexican fusion dishes, to soup dumplings so big they need a straw. Smorgasburg LA is the weekly event that brings these foods and restaurant concepts together in one, expansive outdoor market.Smorgasburg LA is free to the public … [Read more...] about Spend Sundays At Smorgasburg LA
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Students Speak of Identity
"Who am I?" and "How do I define myself?" are both questions that students strive to answer. When it comes to students who often walk the line between two different cultures, these questions can be even more difficult to define. In a time period in both Pepperdine and American history that has put religious and racial crises and scandals front and center, these students often … [Read more...] about Students Speak of Identity
Pepperdine Can’t Get You a Boyfriend
Graphic by Nate Barton A few weeks prior to graduation, nostalgic self-reflection has brutally ousted all work ethic. One productive outcome of my slight emotional instability — besides making academic stress seem comparatively small — is that it’s made me think back on my time at Pepperdine critically. I think more about the words I've said and heard over the years. And, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Can’t Get You a Boyfriend
Pepperdine Alumni Lead YouTube Space LA
Photos by Caroline LaganasTwo sleek, black leather couches surrounded a leather chair and faced the audience. A pop of crimson illuminated from a circular red rug underneath the studio lights. To the side of the stage was a string of lights that hung above a coffee stand. In the back of the room, a large tiled screen displayed pictures of YouTube users. Creators come to this … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alumni Lead YouTube Space LA
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photos Courtesy of Gabrielle Norte"I have always really loved storytelling growing up because it has been a part of my culture. I am Native American, so I grew up going to powwows and watching the dancers tell stories of the Earth, prosperity, war, peace and all these amazing things."Gabrielle Norte grew up on a reservation three hours south of Malibu in Warner Springs, … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
