Art by Milan Loiacono The yin yang, an ancient symbol of harmony and balance, challenges the conventional association of light with good and darkness with evil. While Western culture tends to oversimplify the complexities of human behavior and experiences by placing them in one of two categories — part or whole, negative or positive, competitive or collaborative — yin … [Read more...] about Balancing Act: How Yin Yang Promotes Harmony and Balance
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It’s OK To Be a Child
“What, are you like 4?” my friend asked when I came over to watch cartoons wearing a Stitch onesie as if it were the most normal thing in the world.I got used to this question after countless occasions, along with getting strange looks from screaming at seeing candy shops, skipping across the road instead of walking and putting on wacky outfits at thrift shops just … [Read more...] about It’s OK To Be a Child
The Church of Sports
Photos by Milan LoiaconoOutstretched arms. Cheering adoration. Everyone dressed in their Sunday best. What worshippers do during Sunday morning services looks surprisingly similar to what sports fans do during Sunday afternoon football games. Both sports and religion build community and shared identity, and both require dedication and sacrifice, said Craig Forney, religion … [Read more...] about The Church of Sports
Student Body President’s Advice on Finding Balance in College
Photos courtesy of Chloe Boudames Pepperdine's junior class student body president, Chloe Boudames, is all too familiar with the challenge of finding balance in college. Boudames has become a master of time management as she has to juggle many extracurricular time commitments on top of her school work. Boudames does PA (production assistant) and feature, or extra work, … [Read more...] about Student Body President’s Advice on Finding Balance in College
Move At Your Own Pace
The first time I went to a boxing class was a year ago and I left halfway through. I didn't think I would take a boxing class again, but ever since my friend talked about how good Rumble was, I wanted to give it another try. After taking one of their classes, I came to a realization: It's important to go at your own pace. I didn't like boxing the first time because I felt … [Read more...] about Move At Your Own Pace
