In an environment where social media is heavily integrated into campus culture, students said they may find themselves comparing their reality to other people’s highlight reels. This dynamic has the power to shape how students think about themselves and each other. Social media offers connection and entertainment and serves as a window into people’s lives — but constantly … [Read more...] about Students Wrestle With Social Media, Being Present
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Beyond the Stereotype: Malibu’s Inner Circle
Junior Michelle Myers (bottom) poses with her dad, Tom Myers (top), at a beach in Malibu during her childhood. Tom Myers has been a resident of Malibu for 40 years, raising his daughter there before she went to Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Michelle MyersMalibu is commonly associated with oceanfront mansions, celebrity residents and fancy cars riding along Pacific Coast … [Read more...] about Beyond the Stereotype: Malibu’s Inner Circle
Opinion: The Malibu Community Slowly Welcomes In A Trendy Wave Of Wellness
Malibu thrives on its active community, where health and wellness take a leading role. Its 21 miles of scenic beauty host the Solstice Canyon hike, surf at Zuma Beach and even skating at Bluffs Park. As of late, the wellness scene is taking a new spin, one that is trendier and more curated. With new Pilates studios popping up in the Malibu Colony Plaza, Trancas Country … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Malibu Community Slowly Welcomes In A Trendy Wave Of Wellness
Surf’s Up: Pepperdine Promotes Surfing Options
Malibu's scenic beauty is the attracting factor for many Pepperdine students. Most have a desire to learn how to surf, sophomore Isabella Morton said. Pepperdine encourages its students to engage in Malibu's culture by providing students with different surfing options. "When I think of Malibu, I think of surf," Morton said. Pacific Coast Highway is home to multiple surf … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up: Pepperdine Promotes Surfing Options
‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Makes Waves in Malibu
Transparency item: Spoilers for “The Bachelor” season 28 are mentioned in this article. Season 28 of "The Bachelor," which aired on ABC, caught people's attention across the country and on social media for the dynamics in the Bachelor House and predictions of the bachelor, Joey Graziadei's, endgame, according to TV Insider. Residing near the notorious Bachelor Mansion in … [Read more...] about ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 Makes Waves in Malibu