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Good News: Rooting Joy in Plants

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One fall afternoon as I was shopping with both my roommate and boyfriend at Trader Joe's, a green, leafy beauty caught my eye.It was a tall, strong and wonderful plant called a Monstera. I instantly rushed to it as my roommate called after me, saying, “No, Haley, you don't need another plant.” Little did she know, I did.I picked up my new friend and placed him in my … [Read more...] about Good News: Rooting Joy in Plants

Student Spaces: How Students Customize their Dorm Rooms

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Sunlight streams into Kristin Coady’s Lovernich bedroom with her pictures hanging above her bed Feb. 20. Coady said she likes to add pops of blue to the space. Photo courtesy of Kristin Coady Picking the color of a rug, thrifting art pieces for a dorm room wall or going to Target to choose a bed comforter can all make up the experience of college students decorating their new … [Read more...] about Student Spaces: How Students Customize their Dorm Rooms

Con: Leave Pets At Home

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Art by Madeline DuvallHaving a furry creature around for comfort may seem ideal to the stressed-out student. But with Pepperdine's limited living premises, having a pet-friendly campus just isn't a viable option.Animals do not belong in the cramped dorm lifestyle. Most students have barely enough room for their own things in their small two or three person rooms. Animals need … [Read more...] about Con: Leave Pets At Home

Playing with Pets at Pepperdine

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Graphic by Nate BartonIf you walk down to Alumni Park on a given day of the week, chances are you will meet someone walking their dog. It’s becoming more common to find a student living on campus with an approved Emotional Support Animal. However, many students may not qualify for a designated support animal but could benefit from the added support brought on by a pet. … [Read more...] about Playing with Pets at Pepperdine

Harvest Crafts

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The first days of autumn are upon us, and most of us are ready for sweater weather, the handful of trees to change color and pumpkin flavored everything. Autumn is the season of comfort and warmth that comes from being cozy. Sometimes, though, it can be a bit of a task to make a dorm room as comfortable as home, especially during this season. Though it can be tricky, it is … [Read more...] about Harvest Crafts