Photos by Caroline Laganas The open lot behind Westminster Avenue Elementary School was damp from Jan. 13's rain, and broken down cardboard boxes were sporadically placed for customers to wipe their muddy feet. Despite the grime, tents leading to spirited and diverse worlds and merchandise were set up under the steady stream of Venice sunshine. People mingled in and out of … [Read more...] about Artists & Fleas Expands to Venice
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Keep Your Money, Use Your Discounts
To remedy the steep costs of living, Pepperdine works with the local community to set in place discounts at some of the businesses in and around Malibu for students who bring along their Pepperdine ID cards. Students agree that such savings do not go unnoticed, including 20-year-old junior Nick Janner. "As a college student, every saved penny helps," Janner … [Read more...] about Keep Your Money, Use Your Discounts
Know the Price of Shopping at Nature’s Edge
Photo By Haley LaninghamNature's Edge truly is a gem on Pepperdine's campus. The little shop has an amazing array of nutritious and delicious snacks that are lifesavers when you need a quick bite to eat as you're running to class.However, despite the many positive aspects of Nature's Edge, you may want to think twice before swiping away your Caf points.In many cases, shopping … [Read more...] about Know the Price of Shopping at Nature’s Edge
Take a Trip to San Diego
Photos by Mary Cate Long One of the biggest advantages of being a Pepperdine student is the variety of options for fun weekend getaways. Being nestled right in the LA area, there are dozens of destinations for day trips. But if you are really feeling the need to get out of the Malibubble for the weekend, try spending the weekend in San Diego. San Diego is a treasure trove … [Read more...] about Take a Trip to San Diego
Improve How You Thrift With Tips
Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons A common trouble shared by many students is the dilemma of wanting a new wardrobe but not wanting their wallets to come out too damaged in the process. Living in Malibu, where local stores sell items of clothing more expensive than our laptops, shopping on a budget can be a considerable challenge. Thrift shops present opportunities to hang … [Read more...] about Improve How You Thrift With Tips