Splitting a bag of chips on the beach. Spontaneous Starbucks dates. Tomato and feta pasta with a friend. A Tuesday and Friday lunchtime that has a permanent space on my calendar. Monday night dinners in the Caf. Takeout at a Graphic production night.Each of these meals is more than just a time to stop and refuel. Each of these moments is a chance to sit down, connect with … [Read more...] about Good News: Connecting Without Convenience
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Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity
Art by Vivian HsiaPicture this.A group of kids are playing a game of kickball. One boy goes up to kick the ball and kicks it out of the field. He runs as fast as he can to home plate. He scores. All of the kids on his team cheer loudly and proudly for him. Then, another boy goes up to kick the ball. He’s nervous; there is pressure to do well. He kicks the ball, but it … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity
Good News: Water Bottles are the Windows to the Soul
I have a tendency to hoard. Ticket stubs, socks, books, mugs, stickers, water bottles.Despite my growing collection of water bottles — thanks RISE! — there are only two I rely on: My baby-blue Hydro Flask I got from a Pepperdine RISE event and a lime-green Hydro Flask I got in the REI Co-op return section for $15.Both are covered in stickers from clubs, events and … [Read more...] about Good News: Water Bottles are the Windows to the Soul
Psi Upsilon Puts on Their Annual Philanthropy: ‘Psi U Think You Can Dance’
Members of Pi Beta Phi smile after their performance during PUTCYD on March 31, in the Caf. Participants spent many hours working on their dances, junior Emmie Torrence said. Photos by Denver Patterson Students gathered in the Caf on Friday, March 31, to watch Psi Upsilon's annual philanthropy event, "Psi U Think You Can Dance" (PUTYCD), at 8 p.m.Sophomore Joe Song is the … [Read more...] about Psi Upsilon Puts on Their Annual Philanthropy: ‘Psi U Think You Can Dance’
Seaver College Hosts Malibu Reception
Admitted students and families wait in line for In-N-Out Burger outside Smothers Parking Lot on March 31, during the Malibu Reception. Students said seeing campus in person taught them more about Pepperdine. Photos by Lucian HimesThe rain stopped and the sun began to shine, just in time for newly admitted students to attend Seaver College's Malibu Reception on Friday, March … [Read more...] about Seaver College Hosts Malibu Reception