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How to deal with family members over Thanksgiving

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It might be the greatest time of the year, but going back home for the holiday may include having to deal with some not so great family members. “How is school?” “Are you dating someone?” “What are your plans after college?” “You look fat/thin.” “When are you going to get a real job?” Whether it stems from love or not, … [Read more...] about How to deal with family members over Thanksgiving

Ollo Gives Malibu Cuisine a New Flare

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Photo by Emily CombiasOn June 26, the former Coogie’s Beach Cafe on Malibu Colony Road, a Malibu staple for over 20 years, reopened under a new name, Ollo. Owned by the same family, Ollo’s completely refurnished interior and new upscale menu, featuring Californian cuisine with a Mediterranean-Italian twist, has proven to attract a nonstop crowd. Ollo, a name that … [Read more...] about Ollo Gives Malibu Cuisine a New Flare

Pepperdine Raises $470M

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Photos by Jenna Aguilera A crowd of men and women bedecked in suits, ties and dresses buzzed with conversation over the sound of live jazz music. They were gathered at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel to celebrate a record-breaking success in Pepperdine’s fundraising history: the Campaign for Pepperdine, which surpassed the goal of $450 million to bring in a total of $470,849,319 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Raises $470M

Hispanic heritage celebrates with dinner

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Photo by Marie Meneses The words “fiesta” and “vida” automatically come to mind when I think of my Mexican roots. Coming to Pepperdine, I realized it would not be a simple feat finding people with similar backgrounds as mine. I know there are Hispanic students here; however, it is not always easy to find them. Each time I meet someone of Latin American descent, I cannot help … [Read more...] about Hispanic heritage celebrates with dinner