Nostalgia is a mind’s trick, but our taste buds feel it too. At Pepperdine, students can often find themselves wrestling with homesickness. Far removed from their familiar routines, flavors and comforts of home, many college students find the transition into college life-altering. Students said college dining feels limited, with fewer options and a loss of the small but … [Read more...] about Taste of Home: How Cultural Food Markets Help Students Feel Connected
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When Words Fail: Music’s Unspoken Power
In a bustling mall or an uncomfortably crowded concert arena, music has an uncanny ability to dissolve barriers and unite souls, creating connections that words often fail to express.Whether someone is singing during the seventh-inning stretch at a baseball game or spontaneously dancing in their living room, a single song can ignite emotion and spark connections between people … [Read more...] about When Words Fail: Music’s Unspoken Power
Panelists Discuss Art as Resistance for Black History Month
February sparks community — bringing people together to celebrate Black history to learn about the past that curates the present culture in the U.S. and to analyze the present that creates the future. A panel of six doctoral students from the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology celebrated by discussing their own cultural and artistic backgrounds, connecting … [Read more...] about Panelists Discuss Art as Resistance for Black History Month
London Students Love ‘Ted Lasso’
A show that struck the hearts of many around the world, leaving fans and viewers begging for a fourth season, "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV+ added a fun element to the abroad experience of Pepperdine London students. With touching characters, a compelling soundtrack and witty messages, "Ted Lasso" is a moving comedy about an American man who transforms a London football club [soccer … [Read more...] about London Students Love ‘Ted Lasso’
Latinx Community Share the Pride They Feel for Their Heritage
Though Hispanic Heritage month ended Oct. 15, community members said the reality of being Latinx plays a pivotal role in their identities and experiences — both within their own community and in predominately white spaces such as Pepperdine. The term "Hispanic" refers to someone who was born, or descends from, a Spanish-speaking country, while the term "Latinx" refers to … [Read more...] about Latinx Community Share the Pride They Feel for Their Heritage