During midterms this past semester, I decided to buy myself some flowers on a stressful day. Since then, I have made it a weekly tradition to go on a solo date to buy fresh flowers, and it brings me more joy than I ever expected.Flower shopping is an exciting experience — I never know what my options are going to be when I walk into the grocery store or the farmer’s … [Read more...] about Good News: Cherish the Power of Flowers
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Stacey Lee Gobir Challenges the Stigma
Photo courtesy of Stacey Lee Gobir As a first generation Korean-American, Stacey Lee Gobir has devoted her life’s work to challenging negative stigmas associated with mental health services. Lee Gobir, who earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing and a master's degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine, is now a coordinator for the Health, Wellness and Resilience … [Read more...] about Stacey Lee Gobir Challenges the Stigma
Opinion: Fall 2020 Is the Time to Be Intentional
Art by Madeline Duvall Were you devastated by the switch to online classes this fall? Instead of returning to Pepperdine's beautiful Malibu campus, students will now have to spend the semester sitting in front of their laptop for at least 12 to 18 hours per week. Terrific. Despite the challenges of virtual classes such as spotty connections and tired eyes, an online … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fall 2020 Is the Time to Be Intentional
Insider’s Look: Understand the Art of Effective Studying
Photos by Phyllis YuThere are only 24 hours in a day, and as a college student, it can be difficult to squeeze studying into these precious hours when there are so many other activities to participate in.There are many different activities and extracurriculars like Greek life and clubs that provide opportunities for students to serve their community, socialize and immerse … [Read more...] about Insider’s Look: Understand the Art of Effective Studying
Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
Art by Caitlin Roark My journey toward health and wellness began when I moved to Malibu for college; as it turns out, I also moved away from what I now realize was a full-time, nutrition-conscientious chef (and chauffeur) in the form of my mother. I grew up in a home where we never had dessert, and everything was organic. Pop-Tarts, soda, sugary cereals and other typical … [Read more...] about Read & Rave: Beauty, Health and Wellness Curated by Yas
