Something so trivial as small talk can play a determinant role in initial conversations with strangers.Small talk can shape how one’s relationships with people evolve, but opinions on the importance of it vary, especially among different cultures. “You don’t just know someone deeply,” sophomore Pamela Martinez said. “Relationships are a process and … [Read more...] about Small Talk: A Culture of Its Own
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Fresh Faces: First-Year Ready to Travel the World
Traveler Beryl Humato poses on top of Charles Bridge in Prague, Czek Republic, in December 2019. The first-year said he received his acceptance email from Pepperdine while on the historic bridge.Photos courtesy of Beryl Humato First-year Beryl Humato said he loves to travel internationally from where he resides in Jakarta, Indonesia. He chose the International Business major … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Ready to Travel the World
Street Art Around the World
Art, traditionally housed in museums and historical places, have quite the diverse life outside of those walls. In the 18 different countries represented in this photo gallery, witness how art fills the streets of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. … [Read more...] about Street Art Around the World
Review: New Netflix Original Documentary Brings to Life a Forgotten Movie
Photos courtesy of NetflixAlthough it’s not intended to be a spooky Halloween movie, the new Netflix original documentary “Shirkers” is definitely an eerie tale. The movie was released Oct. 26 and tells the story of a film that goes back to Singapore in the 1990's.The film focuses on Sandi Tan, who tells the twisted story of recovering the stolen footage of a … [Read more...] about Review: New Netflix Original Documentary Brings to Life a Forgotten Movie