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Students Find Community and Wellness through Pepperdine Running Club

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Pepperdine Running Club turns an individual sport into an opportunity for wellness, community and belonging on campus.Alum Zach Dalzell (‘22) founded the club in 2019.Pepperdine Running Club boasts 75 members and according to its mission statement, is centered around building community and finding opportunities for everyone to exercise physical and emotional … [Read more...] about Students Find Community and Wellness through Pepperdine Running Club

GoLocalMalibu: Bingo Supports Local Businesses

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Malibu Pacific Church is encouraging Malibu residents to participate in GoLocalMalibu, an initiative they introduced in January to help local businesses find normalcy after the L.A. Country fires. The idea behind the initiative is to help out struggling businesses and give residents a chance to show support for the community. Residents play blackout bingo with the partnered … [Read more...] about GoLocalMalibu: Bingo Supports Local Businesses

Sweet Treats Taste Sweeter With Friends

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Sweet treat runs have become a way for dessert lovers to add a little sweetness into their day. But for many, the concept of grabbing a sweet treat has become a way of creating moments for connection with loved ones, students said.Junior Bre Patterson said half the fun of getting a sweet treat with her friends is the excitement of picking out where to go and discovering new … [Read more...] about Sweet Treats Taste Sweeter With Friends

Opinion: Humility is Aligned With Self-Respect

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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. Growing up in Catholic schools, humility was a particularly valued trait that was encouraged on all fronts. Humility in service, faith and manners were praised as the markers of somebody who “lives each day as Jesus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Humility is Aligned With Self-Respect

Advice: Foster Spontaneity in Friendships

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Hey Waves, In recent years, discussions regarding “the loneliness epidemic” seem to be pervasive. A combination of social media’s rise, a global pandemic and hyper-individualism has cultivated tension in even the simplest of communications. Established friendships are affected by rising anxieties about images and impressions. Long-term relationships are developed on a … [Read more...] about Advice: Foster Spontaneity in Friendships