Step UP! Pepperdine held a Convocation regarding how to properly handle a friend with an eating disorder, and provided detailed information regarding the actual eating disorders themselves. The Convocation, which took place on Nov. 10, began with a presentation by Jeff Williams, a counselor at Pepperdine’s Counseling Center. Williams introduced the idea that researchers … [Read more...] about Convo Equips Students to Combat Eating Disorders
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Drink Water to Give More Than Water
Drinking nothing but water for 10 days? Pepperdine students who are participating in a special program will find out how difficult it can be this week. The program is called the Wells Project : 10 Days Campaign. Students who participate are asked to give up drinking anything but water for 10 days and donate the money they would have spent on other drinks to help build a … [Read more...] about Drink Water to Give More Than Water
The Body Project Works on Body Image
Photo by Jennifer HarrigerPepperdine University’s peer-led Body Project program recently completed its focus group series on Nov. 10. Due to the overwhelming interest, the program plans to have two extra sessions before the end of the semester on Nov. 16 and Nov. 23. “The goal of the program is to educate females about the thin ideal in our society and dangers … [Read more...] about The Body Project Works on Body Image
Study Claims Seaver Students Make too Much Money.
Seaver graduates are making more money than they are supposed to, according to a study done by the Economist. The subsequent rankings were from the study, which posted on Oct. 29, compared annual expected earnings to annual median earnings of 1,275 undergraduate schools, ultimately coming up with an “over-performance” value, which is where Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Study Claims Seaver Students Make too Much Money.
BSA, ICC and Administration React to Yik Yak
Two weeks ago a slew of racist comments started appearing on Yik Yak, an anonymous, location-based online forum. The posts were shared on the SGA's Facebook page on Oct. 21 and knowledge of the comments quickly spread across campus. Reactions began to appear from the Student Government Association, Black Student Association and numerous students and faculty. Here is what the … [Read more...] about BSA, ICC and Administration React to Yik Yak