Photo Courtesy of Denise Ferguson The Pepperdine chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) hosted an alumni panel of four public relations professionals in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, who gave specific advice to students based on their individual interests. PRSSA hosted the panel in lieu of the e-board's biweekly meeting March 23."The … [Read more...] about PRSSA Hosts Alumni Panel
Santa Monica
Tune-Yards Concert is a Hot Mess at the Santa Monica Pier
Photos by Zach LeTo be quite honest, we were late to Tune-Yards’ performance.Parking in Santa Monica is a paradox in itself, and my three friends and I hustled down Broadway Street dodging skateboarders and snake proprietors to catch what we could of the show. It was the last of Santa Monica Pier’s Twilight Concert Series. Even before we reached the pier, we could … [Read more...] about Tune-Yards Concert is a Hot Mess at the Santa Monica Pier
It’s Time to Live Life, Not Dream It
Here we are, just a few weeks left of school, and I’m that senior who is and isn’t ready to graduate. I find myself lying awake at night reflecting upon my college experience and my transition from the lower east side of Manhattan to the lower West Coast. California and my experience, at Pepperdine are the reasons I can’t and don’t want to sleep. I am … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Live Life, Not Dream It
Love: Push Beyond Societal Labels
Art by Peau PorotesanoSomewhere in Santa Monica, two green skeletons appear on a video screen passionately caressing one another. It is not immediately obvious to the crowd watching who these two people are, but the image of love between them is easily recognized by the crowd. The two mystery lovers come out from behind the screen to reveal themselves to the crowd: they are a … [Read more...] about Love: Push Beyond Societal Labels
Pet a Shark on Shark Sunday
Photo courtesy of Natalie BurdickSanta Monica Pier Aquarium hosts a weekly shark feeding called Shark Sunday to educate humans about sharks, according to Vicki Pasek, aquarium employee. Their goal is to prevent and reduce widespread fear of sharks. This event occurs every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Pepperdine offers surfing classes and Surf Chapel, which both occur at Zuma Beach. … [Read more...] about Pet a Shark on Shark Sunday