Photo by Tanya Garcia Pepperdine students met in Los Angeles to teach elementary and middle school students about oral hygiene this past Friday. They went from classroom to classroom at a small private Christian school equipped with large tooth models, hundreds of toothbrushes, different toothpastes and of course, smiles on their faces. “Does anyone know how many teeth … [Read more...] about Students Educate LA Youth on Dental Care Through Teach Teeth
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Australia Program Focuses on Film
Pepperdine has expanded its campus to an international program set to take place this summer in the “Land Down Under.” While the program may be appealing to many, it is more geared to those pursuing a major in film or media. Unlike other international programs, the Australia Film Program will require extra outside work prior to touchdown. The nature of the Film … [Read more...] about Australia Program Focuses on Film
Let’s Talk about Small Talk
Photo by Matthew Westman“Hey! How’s it going? A bit warm today, isn’t it?” With a string of a few words and a smile, the small talk begins anew. Small talk is not one of my favorite pastimes and I certainly thought I had experienced the worst of it after all those “getting-to-know-you” questions freshman year. You know the ones I’m … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk about Small Talk
Payson and Law School Renovations Expected to Revamp Learning
Photos courtesy of Ben Veenendaal Payson Library and Pepperdine’s School of Law are expected to see major renovations starting around May 2016. Inconvenience is expected with these upcoming renovations, which are estimated to take about 15 months. Payson will have more open space and will include a hub where librarians are more accessible, according to Project Director of … [Read more...] about Payson and Law School Renovations Expected to Revamp Learning
Love Yourself
It’s no surprise that issues involving body image have become more prominent for women today. Unrealistic standards of beauty are embraced through media, causing problems of low self-esteem, self-doubt and oftentimes threatening eating disorders. What is often mirrored through culture and reinforced through the media is an ideal standard of thinness. Young women across … [Read more...] about Love Yourself