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Mud-Wrestling Isn’t Just For Bachelor Parties

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By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain … Yes, there’s nothing that can get Los Angeles County in a furor like little droplets of moisture falling to Earth from the sky. Except maybe a forest fire or an earthquake, only getting drenched is so much more aggravating.   I mean, after all, this is Southern California, right? Pepperdine recruits did not … [Read more...] about Mud-Wrestling Isn’t Just For Bachelor Parties

There Is Help, Counseling For Eating Disorder Victims

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Your HealthBy Lacey Von Lanken Health Educator In conjunction with this week’s Love Your Body Week I wanted to touch upon eating disorders: the two most common types, how they affect the body and where to go for support. People with eating disorders spend a lot of time thinking about eating, food, weight and body image – they may count and recount the calories in their meals, … [Read more...] about There Is Help, Counseling For Eating Disorder Victims

The art of marathon

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By Sara Rosner Staff Writer For many, the thought of running denotes apprehension as they recall the days of dreaded high school gym class.  For a few dedicated athletes in the Pepperdine Marathon Club, however, running is the pursuit of achievement and satisfaction. “It’s one of those amazing experiences because of where you’re pushing your mind and your body,” senior Steve … [Read more...] about The art of marathon

Let’s Go Dancing

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By Katie Clary News Assistant Latin fever took over the cafeteria Saturday night. While the rain poured down cold outside, the Spanish Honor Society steamed up the Hahn Fireside Room with “Bailamos,” the honor society’s dance formal. DJ Carlos “Sexy Mexi” Mendez, president of the Latino Student Association, rocked the party to a mix of Argentine hits and American hip-hop. … [Read more...] about Let’s Go Dancing

Winters Puts Chill On The Gauchos

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Men's VolleyballBy Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The No. 5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team defeated the No. 7 University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos Saturday 3-0 at the Thunderdome and will face another top opponent when it hosts No. 15 University of Pacific tonight at 5 in Firestone Fieldhouse. “We’re looking forward to it,” Head Coach Marv Dunphy said. … [Read more...] about Winters Puts Chill On The Gauchos