They might not all be holding picket signs or chanting, but today’s students are far from the apathetic generation they’ve been labeled. By Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor In the family of modern American society, there are three children: Technology, Religion and Laziness. All three have been born of society, bred and nurtured by America’s history, drive for advancement and … [Read more...] about Did student activism die in the 70s?
Eat It: Changes to the Caf coming soon
By Kimberly KingStaff Writer What do Pepperdine students eat in the Waves Café? This is an important question to students and food service professionals alike. Students who rely on the cafeteria often comment that while the food here is better than other universities, there are still some changes they would like to make. Sophomore Amber Leonard said that the fruit and some … [Read more...] about Eat It: Changes to the Caf coming soon
Healthy Habits: Creatine may be risky for athletes
By The Health Center Staff Gary Green, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine and recently sat down for an interview about the pros and cons of the use of the frequently used sports supplement creatine. We asked the following question: What are the benefits and risks of creatine? In order to frame the debate on creatine, it must be approached from a risk/benefit perspective. For … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits: Creatine may be risky for athletes
Remembering a King
By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor While some students are planning on taking a short trip or getting extra homework done this three-day weekend, others are looking forward to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by honoring the legacy of the nonviolent civil rights leader. Members of the Black Student Union plan to attend the annual MLK day parade in Los … [Read more...] about Remembering a King
My So-Called Life: Making a French connection
By Maya MinwaryStaff Writer “Bonjour, comment allez vous? Je m’apple Maya …” These were the thoughts running through my head as I was trying to recollect the three years of French lessons I received in high school, while frantically looking through my pocket dictionary on my last flight to Lyon, France. It’s still a bit weird for me to say that I’ve actually lived and … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: Making a French connection