Volunteers pick up trash that washed ashore on Topanga Beach on Sept. 19. Heal the Bay provided volunteers with the necessary tools for the cleanup. Photos by Liam Stringer For communities across Los Angeles, Coastal Cleanup Day marked more than just another day at the beach. The Sept. 19 cleanup transformed the shoreline into a place of service, connection and shared … [Read more...] about Coastal Cleanup Day Brings Community Together
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New in the ‘Bu: Discover Malibu’s Hidden Gems and New Builds
A mural of surfboards hangs outside of Prima Cantina, a new restaurant located off Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) on Aug. 19. The restaurant offers "Fiesta Hours" from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on weekdays that offers 50% off selected menu items, according to the Prima Cantina website. Photo by Griffin PilcherA new school year brings new opportunities to explore beyond Pepperdine's campus.If … [Read more...] about New in the ‘Bu: Discover Malibu’s Hidden Gems and New Builds
Armenian Students Bond Over Homemade Food
Seniors Elen Akopyan (left) and Kristina Urfalyan (right) pose for a photo at their George Page Apartment on March 26. Urfalyan taught Akopyan her Manti recipe. Photo by Melissa HoustonAt a dorm room tucked into the northwest corner of Pepperdine’s George Page Apartments, students step into a slice of home.Senior Kristina Urfalyan grew up cooking traditional Armenian … [Read more...] about Armenian Students Bond Over Homemade Food
First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings
First-year Victoria Garcia and WAVES WORSHIP smile at their October songwriting retreat in Big Bear. As one of the youngest members of the group, Garcia said she’s grateful for the mentors she can look up to. Photo courtesy of Victoria GarciaCollege can be an unfamiliar and intimidating experience, especially when it requires moving away from family and friends. For many … [Read more...] about First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings
15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection
"Pokémon Blue" plays on a TV Feb. 27, 2024. The "Pokémon" series recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Photo by Tony Gleason For 30 years now, fans have been catching ‘em all in the “Pokémon” series of video games. For the fans who wanted more though, they’ve had Pokémon YouTube to create content, which — just like the Pokémon themselves — has evolved. Multiple “Pokémon” … [Read more...] about 15 Minutes to 40+ Minutes: Pokémon YouTube Landscape Evolves to Enormous Subsection