Students purchase snacks from Nature's Edge, which is located next to the Caf. Students with dietary restrictions expressed difficulty finding options to eat on campus. Photo by Mercer GreeneSophomore Joe Heinemann said eating at Pepperdine is often a "strategic" mission for him.Heinemann spends mealtimes on campus hunting for Kosher foods. Beyond religious restrictions, other … [Read more...] about What’s On a Plate: Students at Pepperdine Share How They Eat
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Students Address Mental Health Stigmas On Campus
The Pepperdine Counseling Center welcomes all students for mental health services. Connie Horton, vice president for Student Affairs, said the Counseling Center is just one of many on-campus resources for students who are struggling. Photo by Liza EsquibiasAs a first-year student, junior Olivia Miller would get ready for a counseling session to speak with a therapist about her … [Read more...] about Students Address Mental Health Stigmas On Campus
Veterans Week Honors Student Veterans at Pepperdine
PeppVet Council hosts "Letters to Veterans" event Nov. 9, where students had the opportunity to write letters to veterans on Pepperdine's campus. Veterans Week consisted of activities to honor Pepperdine military-connected students. Photo courtesy of Samantha JonesThe average Pepperdine undergraduate student pursues a degree immediately after high school, and many graduate … [Read more...] about Veterans Week Honors Student Veterans at Pepperdine
Songfest Up in the Air for 2022
A student group poses after their performance in this undated photo of Songfest. Songfest dates back to 1973 and has taken place each year until 2020, when COVID-19 disrupted the show. Photo courtesy of the Pepperdine LibrarySongfest is the oldest tradition at Pepperdine, and this year, it's not a guarantee.Following a Student Affairs restructuring in May, the University has … [Read more...] about Songfest Up in the Air for 2022
Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Fuses Comedic Nostalgia and Awkward First Love in ‘Licorice Pizza’
Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman own the screen in the new film "Licorice Pizza," director Paul Thomas Anderson's love letter to the San Fernando Valley in the '70s. The film featured every member of the band Haim, Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper. Photo courtesy of Focus Features"Licorice Pizza" pays homage to a slice-of-life for San Fernando Valley native and director Paul Thomas … [Read more...] about Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Fuses Comedic Nostalgia and Awkward First Love in ‘Licorice Pizza’