What began as an appreciation for vintage and thrifted treasures has grown into a lively campus movement. Thrift Malibu is a student-run organization which brings curated vintage clothing to Pepperdine through campus pop-up events. Founded in 2023 by juniors Braeden Wooton and Kalin Montana, Thrift Malibu was created from their shared passion for vintage culture and thrifting … [Read more...] about Thrift Malibu Serves as Intersection of Style, Sustainability, Community
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Country to Coast: Joline Gash Reflects on Journey to Pepperdine
Far before stepping on Pepperdine soil for the first time, first lady Joline Gash spent her days in the then 400-person town of Penngrove in Northern California. "I lived in the country, where we didn't have sidewalks but we had a lot of animals," Joline said. Early Life Born Joline Oliver, she grew up as the youngest of seven children in a blended family. She was … [Read more...] about Country to Coast: Joline Gash Reflects on Journey to Pepperdine
Students Reconnect in Hometowns Over Summer
Summer vacation: a time of relaxation, no studying and being back home with loved ones. However, peers leave their friends behind for four months as students travel home for summer. To ease the pain of being apart from these friends, students visited their peers' hometowns and got a glimpse of their lives outside of Malibu.Sophomore Adrianne Mercado experienced two new … [Read more...] about Students Reconnect in Hometowns Over Summer
Saddle Up for Beyoncé’s Emotive Rodeo in ‘COWBOY CARTER’
"Sometimes you don't know what you like until someone you trust turns you on to some real good ****," country music legend Willie Nelson said during one of two interludes featured in the album.The album was a canny choice for Beyoncé, who breathed a new swing into the country-infused "TEXAS HOLD 'EM," giving her audience a space to do-si-do the mundanity away with silver … [Read more...] about Saddle Up for Beyoncé’s Emotive Rodeo in ‘COWBOY CARTER’
Sea N’ Soul Surf Manager Fosters Community with Coffee, Surfing
Whether it is for a new surfboard, refreshed beachwear or a delicious wake-up beverage, Sea N' Soul Surf is the place to go. The unique shop is located in Malibu at 29575 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite J.Since its opening in July 2022, Sea N' Soul has grown to welcome a group of regulars that come in routinely for coffee, surf rentals or just some time to unwind and catch up with the … [Read more...] about Sea N’ Soul Surf Manager Fosters Community with Coffee, Surfing