With final exams looming on the horizon, students are scrambling to finish up semester projects and end the semester with good grades — all while balancing different aspects of their lives. With so much to do and so little time, some students may decide to pull an all-nighter to accomplish everything they have been putting off. However, research shows that staying up all night … [Read more...] about All-nighters compromise health
It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad lib world
It’s graduation day. It’s everything you expected it to be: (adjective), (adjective) and hot. After (number) long years of hard work, you have earned the right to wear a funny outfit and write “B.A.” or “B.S.” after your name on all official documents. Looking into the audience, you see your parents and that weird (relative) you didn’t think would come. Oh, there he/she goes, … [Read more...] about It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad lib world
Fulbrighters chosen to brighten the world
Five Pepperdine students have been awarded grants from the prestigious Fulbright Program this year. Graduate student Julia Barr and seniors Aubrey Hoeppner, Cameron Kruse, Wojetk Peliks and Sabena Virani received the scholarship to teach, study or perform research in another country for approximately one year. Each year, around 8,000 awards are granted to U.S. students, … [Read more...] about Fulbrighters chosen to brighten the world
Granillo adds international talent
Alejandra Granillo’s father brought her up on the principle that “if you really want something, you can achieve it.” For the sophomore, these few words have been the inspiration for success on- and-off the court. The Pepperdine tennis star has played for the Mexican National team, has been ranked No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association, and is ranked in the top 500 … [Read more...] about Granillo adds international talent
Prof Nelson conquers Crossfit at 66
At 66 years old, most people’s leisure activities would likely involve strolls along the beach, reading a good novel at a coffee shop and, of course, the occasional movie night. Not much so for Laurie Nelson. She has worked at Pepperdine for the past 37 years as a professor of sports medicine as well as an adviser for pre-med students. Today, she is nationally ranked Crossfit … [Read more...] about Prof Nelson conquers Crossfit at 66