Photo courtesy of Instagram Following the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, social media allowed members of the Pepperdine community to share information and cope with tragedy and violence in a variety of ways. In the days following Nov. 7, students and their families, faculty, staff and alumni shared their perspectives on different online platforms. These individuals … [Read more...] about Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Friends
Don’t Forget to be a Friend
In the midst of shootings, political unrest and midterms (both elections and tests), it can be easy to get caught up in one’s own thoughts and problems and forget to pay attention to how others are doing. I am notoriously guilty for this mistake. I tend to favor my classwork and extracurriculars over being intentional about showing interest in my friends' lives. That needs to … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to be a Friend
Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
Photos by Haidyn HarveyDuring this year's New Student Orientation week, a new wave of students hit campus, ready to call Pepperdine home. NSO is a time for meeting new friends, frosh folly-ing and hoarding free T-shirts. During the excitement, upperclassmen offer advice for incoming students.Junior Audrey Whiting reminds incoming students to take their time when getting … [Read more...] about Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
Mikaela’s Meals
Photos By: Mikaela Bisson In life, there are countless things to be thankful for. You can be grateful for anything from your dog, to doing well on a midterm, or hey maybe even just passing that midterm. Pepperdine students love to acknowledge that everyone here are all #SOblessed. So, in the spirit of the most thankful time of year, I’m teaching you how to make one of the … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals
People of Pepperdine: Priscilla Magana
Photo by Chad Jimenez “My family influences me because they have been there for me since day one and they always support me and motivate me to do what I love. My friends and family are what really defines me. I like to be really intentional with every relationship that I have rather than just having a lot of shallow relationships. I like to go deep into friendships. And with … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Priscilla Magana