Sophomore basketball player Isabel Montoya prioritizes her family in her athletic life. Montoya said her family's support plays a significant role in her mental health as an athlete. “My dream has always been their dream," Montoya said. "Now that I’ve made it to this level, it doesn’t stop and it enhances that relationship." __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: … [Read more...] about Head in the Game 4: Isabel Montoya
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Head in the Game: Pietro Fellin
Junior Pietro Fellin speaks about his transition from competing in individual tennis tournaments in Italy to Pepperdine's team environment. "At the beginning it used to be very rough because I didn’t understand the team aspect of it," Fellin said. __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic Contact Gabrielle Salgado via Twitter (@gxbrielleee7) or by email: … [Read more...] about Head in the Game: Pietro Fellin
Head in the Game: Blake Pou
Pepperdine baseball team's first baseman and outfielder Blake Pou prioritizes self-reflection and growing from mistakes after a tough game. “Every athlete has times where you go through the ups and downs," Pou said. "But when you are down you have to do your best to stay in the middle.” _______________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @peppgraphic Email Gabrielle Salgado: … [Read more...] about Head in the Game: Blake Pou
Students Grapple with Social Anxiety
Pepperdine students gather in Mullin Town Square at sunset for dinner and a Starbucks break. Some students faced social anxiety when coming back to school this fall. Photo by Gabrielle Salgado Pepperdine students’ main cause of stress is not academics, but how to start a conversation and make friends, students said. After a year and a half of online learning and virtual … [Read more...] about Students Grapple with Social Anxiety
