Most people in the U.S. spend much of their day staring at a screen of some sort, even at the expense of their overall health and wellbeing.However, some members of the Pepperdine community are resisting the tendency to allow their smartphones and other online media to distract them from what truly matters. Instead, they are choosing to reconnect with the world around them by … [Read more...] about “Searching for Serenity”: Finding Inner Peace by Going Outside
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Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply
At just 14 years old, first-year Larry Flores set out to create something he never saw in the surf industry: a brand that felt like a community.What started as a simple sketch of items he’d take on a surf trip turned into Surf Trip Supply, a surfwear brand that has quickly built a strong following. Flores said Surf Trip Supply is about more than just clothing — … [Read more...] about Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply
Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose
Overwhelmed by the chaos of life, the Malibu community turns to the ocean as a sanctuary.The freeing feeling of running toward the water. The cool sensation of the waves. The salt in one’s hair. Catching a wave. The feeling of being healed by the open ocean.Whether the ocean serves as the place for a quick saltwater dip or a sanctuary for letting go of all one’s … [Read more...] about Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose
Mind, Body, Budget: Maintaining Healthy Habits as a College Student
College: the land of late-night study sessions, ramen noodles, over-caffeination and juggling classes with work and a social calendar. Time is limited and budgets are tight, so health and wellness often takes a hit.While college life may not always align with healthy habits, students and professionals said it is possible to be healthy in college, and crucial in order to thrive … [Read more...] about Mind, Body, Budget: Maintaining Healthy Habits as a College Student
Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges
At some point in life, everyone hits a wall. It might come from an unexpected diagnosis, perhaps a personal hardship or even a mental challenge that makes the future feel uncertain. For many Pepperdine students, life is not defined solely by academic achievements or personal milestones, but rather shaped by personal hurdles encountered along the way. Sophomore Ernest … [Read more...] about Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges