Left to right: Ashley Churwin, Special Editon Editor Soliel Lara and Naomi Goundry enjoy a night off in Naples, Maine in July 2025. Lara bonded instantly with Churwin and Goundry while working together over the summer. Photo by Soliel Lara I was at my desk job sometime during spring 2025 when a job website sent me a notification. Through a private message, a recruiter … [Read more...] about Good News: We Meet For A Reason
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Chasing Sunsets in Malibu: Students Reveal the Hidden Spots
The sky glows pink during sunset at Point Dume Beach on Oct. 20. Junior Adrielle Lanae Zindler said Point Dume Beach is one of her favorite places to watch the sunset. Photo courtesy of Adrielle Lanae Zindler There are few sights that compare to a vivid sunset over the Pacific Ocean. For many, a sunset is a medium to reconnect with nature and find peace in a busy world. Lucky … [Read more...] about Chasing Sunsets in Malibu: Students Reveal the Hidden Spots
Sweet Treats Taste Sweeter With Friends
Sweet treat runs have become a way for dessert lovers to add a little sweetness into their day. But for many, the concept of grabbing a sweet treat has become a way of creating moments for connection with loved ones, students said.Junior Bre Patterson said half the fun of getting a sweet treat with her friends is the excitement of picking out where to go and discovering new … [Read more...] about Sweet Treats Taste Sweeter With Friends
Pepperdine Veritas Club Hosts Forum: What are We Getting Wrong About Friendship?
Pepperdine's Veritas Club hosted a forum focused on friendship in Elkins Auditorium on Tuesday, March 18. The conversation centered around relationships and ways people can improve their friendships. April Marshall, Pepperdine professor of Hispanic Studies, and John Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author, led the forum."In a true friendship, you're bearing witness to each … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Veritas Club Hosts Forum: What are We Getting Wrong About Friendship?
Advice: Foster Spontaneity in Friendships
Hey Waves, In recent years, discussions regarding “the loneliness epidemic” seem to be pervasive. A combination of social media’s rise, a global pandemic and hyper-individualism has cultivated tension in even the simplest of communications. Established friendships are affected by rising anxieties about images and impressions. Long-term relationships are developed on a … [Read more...] about Advice: Foster Spontaneity in Friendships