Senior Reagan Wexelman reads at a coffee shop in Lafayette, Calif. while having breakfast July 20. Wexelman said she read eight books over the summer. Photos courtesy of Reagan WexelmanWhether it's a fast-paced thriller, a sweet romance or a classic — reading offers more than just entertainment. It is a gateway into another life, reality or timeline.Summer reading is a … [Read more...] about Reading Transports Students to Their Dream Realities
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How to Crush Rush at Pepperdine
Makena Swenski (left), Niccie Jamitkowksi (center) and Grace Mouw (right) celebrate Preference Night together Sept. 8, 2024. Preference Night is when you get more intimate one-on-one conversations with active chapter members, according to Pepperdine Panhellenic. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Panhellenic Sorority recruitment begins Sept. 4 at Pepperdine. While platforms like … [Read more...] about How to Crush Rush at Pepperdine
Album Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is actually ‘Girl’s Best Friend’
Photo courtesy of Island RecordsTransparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer.Following her massively successful “Short n’ Sweet” album released Aug. 23, 2024, Sabrina Carpenter's anticipated “Man’s Best … [Read more...] about Album Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is actually ‘Girl’s Best Friend’
Malibu Embraces Secondhand Style
Hidden Treasures vintage shop in Topanga set up a sales rack outside Aug. 22. The building is nearly 100 years old and has been the home to vintage selling since the late 1980s, according to Hidden Treasures' website. Photos by Cristal SotoMalibu’s thrifting scene is rewriting what style means in a luxury town.Secondhand shops have become places not just to save money, … [Read more...] about Malibu Embraces Secondhand Style
Review: ‘Big Rock Burning’ Tells Stories of Community in Palisades Fire
Photo courtesy of Conscious Contact EntertainmentTransparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer.When you lose everything but each other, true love is formed and neighbors become family.“Big Rock Burning: An Untold Story of the … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Big Rock Burning’ Tells Stories of Community in Palisades Fire
