With one post at a time, the Communication Studies Department wants to set the record straight on the stereotype that “Communication is an easy major." The Pepperdine Communication Studies Department is making a social media splash, advocating for the utility and importance of a degree in communication. The Instagram initiative aims to reach out to prospective students and … [Read more...] about The Communication Studies Department Makes Social Media Splash
LikeAFriendSaid: Instagram Account Gives Platform to Malibu Businesses
Malibu is home to a variety of shopping centers and retail establishments, many of which are owned by local vendors. The Instagram account LikeAFriendSaid (LAFS) gives local small businesses in Malibu a platform to grow.Pepperdine alumna Sabrina Canario ('20) started the blog-style account a mere seven months ago, and with its growing success, her purpose for the account stays … [Read more...] about LikeAFriendSaid: Instagram Account Gives Platform to Malibu Businesses
Feminist Club Provides Period Products Across Campus
Pepperdine Feminist Club is providing free period products in 17 restrooms across Pepperdine's campus. Pepperdine Feminist Club started the free menstrual products initiative Sept. 24 to demonstrate how these resources aren't always something students have to talk about or fight for, but rather something that can just be readily available for students, Sofia Reyes, … [Read more...] about Feminist Club Provides Period Products Across Campus
Pepperdine Fashion Association Makes Their Debut
A group of friends initiated the Pepperdine Fashion Association (PFA) on Jan. 2. PFA marketed through club tabling and maintaining an active social media presence, said Caroline Dolce, co-founder and director of Operations. Dolce always leaves her room dressed for an occasion, she said. She likes to dress appropriately for the weather as well as for an adventure. "I have … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fashion Association Makes Their Debut
Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism
Deinfluencing is the antithesis of influencer culture — deinfluencers encourage people to reduce consumption of products hyped on social media, according to CNN. In 2023, online content creators started the deinfleuncing trend to counter the impact influencer marketing has on spending habits. Instead of pushing products, deinfluencing content dissuades consumers from … [Read more...] about Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism
