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An Invitation to Wellness

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My perception of health has varied greatly over the years.As a child, I knew health only to be whether or not I was physically ill. Middle school taught me the importance of physical fitness through sports, and in high school I learned that my faith needed to be nurtured, developing my comprehension of spiritual health. College stirred up a whole new understanding of mental … [Read more...] about An Invitation to Wellness

Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply

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At just 14 years old, first-year Larry Flores set out to create something he never saw in the surf industry: a brand that felt like a community.What started as a simple sketch of items he’d take on a surf trip turned into Surf Trip Supply, a surfwear brand that has quickly built a strong following. Flores said Surf Trip Supply is about more than just clothing — … [Read more...] about Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply

Opinion: Guilt Can Ruin a Person

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. What I've learned about guilt is how it can completely ruin you. It can make you second guess who you are. It can cause physical changes to your body and a complete mental shift. This is what happened to me over the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Guilt Can Ruin a Person

Dive Into Pepperdine’s Theme of the Year: Freedom

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Freedom is a packed word, which can mean something different to every person who hears it. President Jim Gash said it is his goal to unpack the seven letter word throughout the semester. The Sept. 4, "Biblical Perspectives on Freedom" event held in Payson Library's Surfboard Room served as a kick-off to the conversation of what the word —freedom— means to the … [Read more...] about Dive Into Pepperdine’s Theme of the Year: Freedom

Opinion: Religion GEs Overwhelm Students’ Schedules

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. "Old Testament in Context," "New Testament in Context," "Christianity and Culture" — Do these titles sound familiar? These are the three required religion courses to meet the general education requirement at Seaver … [Read more...] about Opinion: Religion GEs Overwhelm Students’ Schedules