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Transforming Blank Walls into Dream Rooms

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Scarlett Gardiner poses in her dorm Aug. 12, 2024. Gardiner said the seashell rug gave a brighter feel to the room which distracted from the dark rug underneath. Photo courtesy of Scarlett GardinerFrom headboards to stylish rugs, dorm decor plays a key role in personalizing the first-year Pepperdine residence halls.However, decorating can quickly become expensive, so … [Read more...] about Transforming Blank Walls into Dream Rooms

Thrift Malibu Serves as Intersection of Style, Sustainability, Community

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What began as an appreciation for vintage and thrifted treasures has grown into a lively campus movement. Thrift Malibu is a student-run organization which brings curated vintage clothing to Pepperdine through campus pop-up events. Founded in 2023 by juniors Braeden Wooton and Kalin Montana, Thrift Malibu was created from their shared passion for vintage culture and thrifting … [Read more...] about Thrift Malibu Serves as Intersection of Style, Sustainability, Community

Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice

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Although retail therapy has always been around in some form, research has found COVID-19 increased online shopping and with it, retail therapy, according to Charlie Athill, a professor at the University of the Arts in London. Retail therapy refers to "the act of buying special things for oneself in order to feel better when unhappy," according to the Cambridge … [Read more...] about Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice

The Fight Against Fast Fashion, and Solutions for a Sustainable Society

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Photo courtesy of Swap Society’s website. Thrift shopping is popular with students such as Gabriella DiGiovanni, a Pepperdine sophomore. However, not only can secondhand shopping save money it can also can be an important step toward saving the environment. “People dump all their clothes at Goodwill then shop all of their clothes at Goodwill,” DiGiovanni says. “Half my … [Read more...] about The Fight Against Fast Fashion, and Solutions for a Sustainable Society