Chickenpox at school may seem like something from elementary school, but a chickenpox flare up at Pepperdine has students wondering what to do to protect themselves.University Public Relations sent out a health advisory email Jan. 18, notifying the Pepperdine community of a probable chicken pox case. The individual is a Malibu campus resident, meaning all students, staff and … [Read more...] about Chickenpox Case Appears on Campus
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October Brings World Vegetarian Month
Photo courtesy of SodexoOctober brings with it many awaited events: the Santa Ana winds, football games and Halloween. However, one less frequently discussed event in October is World Vegetarian Month. This is an opportunity for Pepperdine students to look into the benefits of eating a plant-based diet.Vegetarianism has many benefits, including health and sustainability … [Read more...] about October Brings World Vegetarian Month
Local Malibu Community Prepares For Record-Breaking Flu Season
Photos by Chad Jimenez It's not too late to run to the Student Health Center for a free flu shot as this season's flu strain causes shortages in Tamiflu and sends thousands to doctor’s offices and emergency rooms across America with the disease. As peak travel season comes to a close, the effects of flu exposure to the millions of Americans who trekked through airports … [Read more...] about Local Malibu Community Prepares For Record-Breaking Flu Season
One Case of Norovirus Confirmed on Campus
Graphic by Kylie Myers Public Relations issued a Health Advisory, via email, on March 24 about a virus known to cause "stomach or intestinal inflammation, leading to stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting." While flu season peaked in February, the Norovirus has been making rounds in Southern California, causing as many as 500 cases in an Oxnard school district. "We … [Read more...] about One Case of Norovirus Confirmed on Campus
Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living
Photo by Sylvia Hartley The Healthy 2020 Coalition plans to introduce a new program called Healthy Happy Hour during dead week this semester to encourage students to eat healthy, take part in activities, meet new people and have fun. Campus Recreation Assistant Director Denton Jones said the main goal for the kickoff event is to engage students. “Details we’re still … [Read more...] about Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living