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Galentine’s Day Gatherings Solidify Student Friendships

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Mia Boyd, Ellie Torgerson and Morgan Purdy (left to right) pose for a photo outside of the Caf. Tri Delta hosted a variety of events for Tri Love Week in honor of Valentine's Day for the Pepperdine community. Photo courtesy of Tri Delta Instagram Every Feb. 14, couples traditionally celebrate their love with standard romantic tactics such as going out to dinner and buying more … [Read more...] about Galentine’s Day Gatherings Solidify Student Friendships

Live, Laugh, Love Languages

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“It’s more meaningful to me when someone I love says something encouraging to me; when I’m able to just be around someone I love; when I hug someone I love; when someone I love helps me with a task; when someone I love surprises me with a gift.” These are some of the ways people love and feel loved, according to Gary Chapman, creator of the 5 Love Languages. In his career as … [Read more...] about Live, Laugh, Love Languages

Good News: Having Conversations Over Chai

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The first chai tea latte my friend Anežka and I had was extra sweet and extra foamy, and as we sipped our warm drinks, we embarked on the beginning of a wonderful next few days together. We had our first chai early in the morning at the airport while catching up. We discussed the happenings at school, the romantic entanglements of friends and funny TikToks. In a D.C. cafe near … [Read more...] about Good News: Having Conversations Over Chai

Opinion: Long-distance Relationships at Pepperdine are Achievable

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Art by Stella EngelBeing in a long-distance relationship is nothing short of an endeavor, but it is even more daunting when entering college — a time of fresh experiences, new people and self discovery. Barring personal success, long distance dating is generally considered to be an almost impossible feat. On average, long-distance relationships last 2.9 years, much … [Read more...] about Opinion: Long-distance Relationships at Pepperdine are Achievable

Good News: Starry Night

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One night, before the semester began, I received a call around 11 p.m.. "Do you want to go to Ralphs Beach around midnight, there's going to be a meteor shower and tonight is the peak," my friend asked. We gathered some blankets and laid out next to the pink house, and the super moon provided more than enough light to see each other. We began to worry the light of the shooting … [Read more...] about Good News: Starry Night