Junior Hikari Matsumoto lives in Seaside Residence Hall. Matsumoto argues there should be a store, just like Nature’s Edge, located near or inside Seaside.
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Off-Campus Jobs Connect Students to the Local Community
Off-campus jobs are a way for students in a new place to gain a better understanding of the area in which they live. For students, Alondra Mendoza, Andres Benson and Oliver Westover, working in Malibu has helped them find a place in the community.
‘Don’t Touch My Kid’: Malibu Moms Stage Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protest Near Pier
Malibu locals protested vaccine mandates in schools and for people in general as part of a larger national walkout, protesters said. The demonstration lasted for several hours by the Malibu Pier on Nov. 3.
Staff Editorial: This Land is Not Our Land
Pepperdine is built on the land of a people who have been here for over 4,000 years, and it’s time we start recognizing them more.
Pepp Junior’s Passion for Sustainability Shines Through Swimwear Brand
Junior Clare Cornelius started her small business selling eco-friendly swimwear in April. Cornelius designs, sews, markets and packages her swimwear by herself and with the intention of being environmentally conscious.
Opinion: Safe Parking Providers Must Extend Their Reach
LA County has one of the highest concentrations of unhoused people in the country. Alongside the growing rate of homelessness in cities like Malibu and Santa Monica, such concerns can be alleviated by adding safe and secure overnight parking lots for those living out of their vehicles.
The Fine Print: Malibu Is Not Perfect (But It’s Pretty Close!)
The Fine Print is a weekly column written by Addison Whiten addressing problems at Pepperdine in a lighthearted and real way. This edition addresses some of the complications that come with living in Malibu, though it is nearly a perfect place to be.
PCH Accident Victim Identified, GoFundMe Started for His Family
A fatal car accident near Carbon Canyon on PCH on Friday, Sept. 17, killed Thousand Oaks resident Erik Berg. An employee of Millworks by Design, Berg had been working on a multimillion-dollar home at the time of his death.
Stoked Surfboards — Local Malibu Business Makes Waves
The Malibu Country Mart is home to many local businesses, including Stoked Surfboards. Creator of Stoked Surfboards, Bobbi Bennett shared her business thoughts.
Body and Soul: Conquering ‘Stepperdine’ for the First Time
Body and Soul incorporates the five senses within a new piece of art, music, film or experience; showcasing what staff find meaningful. Pixel Editor Abby Wilt discusses her experience of walking around Pepperdine’s hilly campus.