Photos by Alli BurnisonA common trend across Pepperdine's campus has been an obsession with boba or bubble tea, which is a milk-tea-based drink that contains tapioca balls and comes in a variety of flavors and fashions. The origins of boba tea can be traced back 40 years, as the creation is credited to Taiwanese street tea vendors searching for new drinks to serve to customers, … [Read more...] about Finding the Best Boba in Town
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Make Your Morning Better with Breakfast Burritos
Photo by Zach Le Regardless of the brunch spot, breakfast burritos tend to be the de facto favorite on the menu. If you're craving one and looking to get outside of Malibu, check out these places. Swingers With its blue-and-white striped exterior, this lively diner on the corner of Broadway and Lincoln Blvd. is hard to miss. Swingers puts a retro-cool spin on classic … [Read more...] about Make Your Morning Better with Breakfast Burritos
Faces Of Santa Monica – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Deepak Adhikary Los Angeles’ elected leaders declared a state of emergency this year concerning the growing homeless population. The city of Los Angeles spends more than $100 million a year coping with homelessness, with as much as $87 million going to arrests, Skid Row patrols and mental health interventions, according to a report released in April by City … [Read more...] about Faces Of Santa Monica – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Nobu Lives Up to the Hype
Photos by Monica AvilaOn the side of Pacific Coast Highway, a gorgeous, wood-covered building creates a scenic view for drivers on the way from Malibu to Santa Monica. Nobu has a unique spark from the moment one drives into the valet parking. As several people approach to open the doors of your car and greet you with joy, you feel remarkably important. The entrance has several … [Read more...] about Nobu Lives Up to the Hype
“Pier” Pressure: Why Labels Don’t Own You
Photo by Stephanie Green In a world where labels define us, fashion labels are no exception. What we wear is often influenced by the label, latest fashion trend or what our peers are wearing. As Pepperdine students, there are a couple preconceived notions when it comes to what we wear. We are either thought to be dressed head-to-toe in a high-end, preppy label like Kate … [Read more...] about “Pier” Pressure: Why Labels Don’t Own You
