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
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Surviving the iPhone Release
Photo by Veronica Johnson The iPhone Relesase Hundreds of people swarmed into the Apple Store on Third Street Promenade as soon as doors opened at 8 a.m. on Friday. Apple’s newest devices, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 plus, had just been released and people who had been waiting in line — some for more than 48 hours — finally had the fruit of their … [Read more...] about Surviving the iPhone Release
Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains
Photo by Shawn Jones Escondido Falls Although the entrance is adjacent to the Pacific Coast Highway, the trails at Escondido Falls are serene vacations from the motor-crowded coast. The hike begins on a paved road between beautiful Malibu estates. After a quarter mile, the real journey begins. A mile inward, a 50-foot waterfall releases a sulfuric perfume into the air. After … [Read more...] about Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains
PCH Construction Underway
Photo by Marisa Padilla The construction for the sewer system on Pacific Coast Highway that began earlier this year is causing extreme back-ups for traffic in Santa Monica, Malibu and surrounding areas. The goal of the construction is to fix and replace the sewer system originating in Pacific Palisades to ensure it runs efficiently and quickly to provide faster travel for the … [Read more...] about PCH Construction Underway
Construction to cause long-term traffic issues on PCH
Two long-term construction projects on Pacific Coast Highway are going to begin a week from Tuesday, according to the Malibu Times. The construction could have a major impact on traffic in Malibu, Santa Monica and in between. Beginning April 15, one southbound lane for a stretch of 900 feet will be closed for one year, from the Beach Club south of Chautauqua Boulevard to the … [Read more...] about Construction to cause long-term traffic issues on PCH
