Art by Peau Porotesano Welcome back students! It's a new semester, but the same old Pepperdine Probz here to provide a weekly dose of sarcasm about the ironies of the Pepperdine community. The New Year is upon us, and with it comes the hoards of people resolving to get in shape. These ambitions are not lost on Pepperdine students, but they are discounted by the relentless … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When Malibu Moms Are in Better Shape Than You
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Stop Judging Based on Weight; Look at the Heart
Art by Christopher ChenI first realized that I was fat when I was in the seventh grade. Not because my doctor said anything; I was eating right, physically active and overall a healthy kid. It wasn’t because I noticed something on the scale; I had never been told what a “normal” weight was and therefore had no point of reference for my size. It wasn’t … [Read more...] about Stop Judging Based on Weight; Look at the Heart
Conquer the Fear of the Freshman 15
Art by Peau Porotesano Once again, the new school year is off and running. However, with all the big changes, many new students are left wondering if they should be the ones running. As late-night HAWC snacks, Caf food and Netflix binges become commonplace, the looming Freshman 15 is a serious concern. Even the infamous Web MD confirms that one in four students gains 10 … [Read more...] about Conquer the Fear of the Freshman 15
We Came. We Saw. We Burned Calories.
Photo by Gabriella ChanEarly risers and night owls alike can find their groove with Campus Recreation’s Group Fitness Schedule. With nearly 15 instructors (and did we mention four different types of yoga?), workout classes begin as early as 6 a.m. and end as late as 8:50 p.m. Individual classes cost $5 per session, but for those ready to make a long-term commitment, the … [Read more...] about We Came. We Saw. We Burned Calories.
Strike Homeopathy
TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau gained a considerable fortune writing books about “alternative living,” which he tirelessly promoted on TV infomercials. My parents bought one of them: “Natural Cures ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About.” I read this book and believed his argument, which was that pharmaceutical corporations, doctors and bribed … [Read more...] about Strike Homeopathy