Seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, is a disorder the sunny California stereotype often masks. However, it still affects many California residents. California received more than 33 inches of rain last year, which is 128% of the average, making it one of the wettest years in the state's recorded history, according to ABC7 News. Not only does rain bring … [Read more...] about Rainy Weather Evokes Negative Feelings
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Opinion: Complimentary Benefits for Students Need Better Promotion
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Pepperdine students enjoy various student benefits, including free subscriptions to news sites, service discounts and free fitness classes. Yet many benefits are underpromoted and underused. Free Digital News … [Read more...] about Opinion: Complimentary Benefits for Students Need Better Promotion
Hot Girl Walk Club Comes to Malibu
In addition to taking classes during the summer of 2022, juniors Laci Bowman and Bridget Morse looked for uplifting ways to stay active besides going to the gym. They developed a deep love for walking, inspiring them to start the Hot Girl Walk Club, which launched Jan. 22. "Laci and I became so close that summer because we would make it a point to hang out together but also … [Read more...] about Hot Girl Walk Club Comes to Malibu
Pepperdine Unveils New Pickleball Club
An incoming club to have on the radar is Pepp Pickle, a group dedicated to fostering community through pickleball. Located on the Lower Alumni Courts, Pepp Pickle holds open play sessions multiple days a week from 2 p.m., to sunset, according to Pepp Pickle's Instagram. The club encourages people to bring their own paddles but provides them as well.With juniors Katelyn Hsu and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Unveils New Pickleball Club
Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism
Deinfluencing is the antithesis of influencer culture — deinfluencers encourage people to reduce consumption of products hyped on social media, according to CNN. In 2023, online content creators started the deinfleuncing trend to counter the impact influencer marketing has on spending habits. Instead of pushing products, deinfluencing content dissuades consumers from … [Read more...] about Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism