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By Lacey Von Lanken Health Educator Believe it or not, that time of year is once again fast approaching: cold and flu season. However, with education, information, and prevention we can stay healthy and also learn how to listen to our bodies. Colds are upper respiratory infections caused by viruses – tiny organisms unable to grow and reproduce outside of living cells. Most … [Read more...] about Cold vs. flu: Don’t be fooled, there is a difference

By Sarah Pye Living Editor That’s it. I just can’t keep quiet any longer. In the wake of Talk Like a Pirate Day (which, for those of you who have been vacationing in Uzbekistan and are therefore unaware, was celebrated on Sept. 19), I feel compelled to make an announcement likely to shock the nation. Yes folks, that’s correct. I discovered pirates. Now, for those obnoxious … [Read more...] about National trends: Give credit where it’s due

Bluewater Sailing instructors share their love for the sea, provide students with chance to travel the world. By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor Wind fills their sails as blue waters lay ahead. Pepperdine students are embarking on a new horizon — for the first time Pepperdine is offering a class that allows students to get nationally certified in basic keelboat skills.   … [Read more...] about New class teaches basic keelboat skills

Tammy Guerra leaves students publications after more than 20 years associated with Pepperdine. By Sarah Pye Living Editor When Tammy Guerra used to sit at home in Tacoma, Wash., watching her favorite celebrities duke it out on “Battle of the Network Stars,” she never guessed that the television show would change the course of her life. It was that program, filmed against the … [Read more...] about Journalism says goodbye to beloved staff member

By Elice Giorgione Staff Writer Until very recently, I had never really experienced a true emotional reaction to the death of a celebrity to the extent that I’ve actually mourned their passing. That changed when John Ritter died Sept. 11. When I first saw the news flash, I was completely speechless – it seemed unreal. I didn’t want to believe what I was seeing. I caught … [Read more...] about Loss reminds viewers of Ritter’s great talent