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Campus Recreation

Making a Racquet on Campus: Pickleball at Pepperdine

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Malibu residents play Pickleball at Pepperdine campus in December 2022. Alongside student groups, Malibu resident Pickleball clinics have been on the rise. Photo courtesy of Tucker FortsonPickleball has been a recent phenomenon in both Pepperdine and the United States. There has been a surge of interest in the new sport, with 130 new affiliated Pickleball locations per month, … [Read more...] about Making a Racquet on Campus: Pickleball at Pepperdine

Temporary Fitness Center Opens April 22

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The new Pepperdine Fitness Center contains an advanced weightlifting area with improved equipment. The addition of platforms and bumper plates will cause less noise when lifting, and the added space and equipment will lessen the wait times for students. Photos by Samantha Torre Pepperdine Campus Recreation announced the opening of the new Pepperdine Fitness Center in an … [Read more...] about Temporary Fitness Center Opens April 22

Student Affairs Plans to Expand Wellness Resources, Add Flat Fee

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Student Affairs will expand its wellness resources for students across the five schools and campus locations and remove charges for certain resources. The need for changes was a direct result of student mental and physical health needs, said Connie Horton, vice president for Student Affairs. A September 2021 article from Mayo Clinic found around 44% of college students … [Read more...] about Student Affairs Plans to Expand Wellness Resources, Add Flat Fee

Students Try Group Fitness Classes in a Journey to Activity

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Pushing their limits, students in a 7 a.m. Cycle and Shred class spin their hearts out. The class instructor, first-year Brooke Carter created a cycle circuit for the first 20 minutes of the class and an off-the-bike workout for the rest of the time. Photos by Mary Elisabeth Pepperdine students often exercise at the Firestone Fieldhouse Weight Room, on the track and in the … [Read more...] about Students Try Group Fitness Classes in a Journey to Activity

Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Brings Her Heart for Service to Pepperdine

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First-year Alex Ianni stands under the Malibu Pier during her first trip to Malibu as an accepted student in January. Ianni said she wanted to go to Pepperdine to earn a competitive degree while also strengthening her Christian faith.Photos courtesy of Alex IanniFirst-year transfer student Alex Ianni said she wanted to attend Pepperdine ever since she watched Pepperdine Women's … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Brings Her Heart for Service to Pepperdine