By: Sarah Pye Living Editor If there’s one thing that Russia needs, it’s looser drinking laws. But now, according to a recent Associated Press article, the stringent Russian laws regulating alcohol consumption have been loosened to allow drinkers “one for the road” before driving home. According to the article, the relaxation of the law was designed to bring Russian … [Read more...] about Cheers to Russia: Let the reforms commence
Face in the crowd: Teva Fourcade
By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor An islander since birth, senior Teva Fourcade’s passions revolve around the ocean. Surfing, relaxing, and kiteboarding, Fourcade takes the lessons he’s learned growing up in Tahiti and shares them here in Los Angeles. Fourcade spent much of his childhood on a remote, primitive island nearby Tahiti but regards those years as some of the … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Teva Fourcade
Inside the serving size debate: How much is too much?
By Eve Persak Student Dietetic Association “I’ll have a non-fat latte with soymilk in the venti cup.” “Can I have a large Carbolite frozen yogurt with extra strawberries and blueberries?” “Hey, grab a Superbag of those Baked Low-Sodium tortilla chips for the barbeque, will you?” In an effort to promote health and manage weight, individuals today will elect to eliminate … [Read more...] about Inside the serving size debate: How much is too much?
Face in the crowd: Pete Benigno
By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor When East Coast meets West Coast, junior Pete Benigno’s got something to say and he’s not afraid to share it. The Sigma Nu from New Jersey cherishes his time at Pepperdine, but admits aspects of the described Disneyland university are a sharp contrast to his reality. Benigno’s father worked from the ground up to become a successful … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Pete Benigno
Constructing houses and creating homes: A Habitat for Humanity
By Sarah Pye Living Editor At 7 a.m. Saturday, most people on campus were likely still snuggles cozily under their covers. But one group of service-oriented students was already gathered down in Rho parking lot at the break of day, ready to attend Pepperdine’s first Habitat for Humanity build this semester. Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit organization that … [Read more...] about Constructing houses and creating homes: A Habitat for Humanity