Art by Ally ArmstrongPepperdine's branch of the Body Project is back in session. Throughout the semester, five peer-led groups will meet for a pair of two-hour sessions, which will promote positive body image and equip women to cope with societal pressures. The Body Project is preventative in nature, intended to establish a favorable sense of self esteem among girls and women … [Read more...] about Support the Body Project
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The Effects of the Gender Ratio Issue in the Classroom
Infographic by Makena HueyMost students at Pepperdine know that the ratio of males to females is unbalanced. In fact, it is talked about so much that it has become a running joke among the students. But at what point does it become an issue in the classroom?According to the 2018 Pepperdine Admission facts for Seaver College, the undergraduate student body is 60 percent female … [Read more...] about The Effects of the Gender Ratio Issue in the Classroom
How Addicted Are You?
Art by Caitlin Roark When you wake up in the morning, what’s the first thing that you do? Make some coffee, check your phone or finish up some last-minute homework? When you’re walking to your next class, what do you do? Smile at those passing by, check your notifications or enjoy your surroundings? If you said "check your phone" for more than one of these scenarios, … [Read more...] about How Addicted Are You?
Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Videos by Emily Tencer and Theresa de los Santos After three consecutive storms swept through Southern California, the Pepperdine community can now look forward to seeing clearer skies in the coming days as no rain is expected Friday or this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Although the university remained open, the heavy rainfall – which lasted from … [Read more...] about Storm Update: No More Rainfall, but Mudslides are Still a Concern in Malibu
Housley Family and Others Call For An End To Gun Violence
The Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including Pepperdine freshman Alaina Housley, was one of 340 mass shootings in the United States in 2018. Mass shootings in the past year killed 374 people and injured another 1,345, according to the Gun Violence Archive. With the increase in mass shootings, organizations and individuals are … [Read more...] about Housley Family and Others Call For An End To Gun Violence
