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
Campus Recreation
Students Try Group Fitness Classes in a Journey to Activity
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
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
The Best Ways to Work Out Online
(From left to right) Juniors Allison Nguyen, Mackenzie Morrison and Ashley Boxberger finish a remote fitness class together in Tahoe Vista, CA, in September. Morrison was an instructor for campus recreation before she went abroad to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo courtesy of Mackenzie MorrisonPepperdine Campus Recreation has adapted to the online semester and offers several … [Read more...] about The Best Ways to Work Out Online
Campus Recreation Offers Free Classes to Promote Programs
Infographic by Natalie RulonOn-campus residents can take group fitness classes for free in exchange for promoting the classes to other residents in their dorm under the new Recreational Community Leader position, officially launching next semester.The initiative is a part of a collaboration between HRL and Campus Recreation. Recreational Community Leaders will be responsible … [Read more...] about Campus Recreation Offers Free Classes to Promote Programs