A wellness vending machine stocked with over-the-counter medications and hygiene products stands at The Shops at USC Village on Feb. 8. The machine provides students with access to basic health supplies in the center of the village. Photo by Genevieve Cantu At Pepperdine, gaps remain in students’ access to basic self-care products during emergencies and late nights after … [Read more...] about Student Needs After Hours: Wellness Vending Machines Change Health Climate on University Campuses
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Pepperdine Students are Powered by Protein
Across Pepperdine's campus, protein has become increasingly implemented and important. From Starbucks' protein coffee to viral TikToks about “30 grams per meal,” students are embracing high-protein diets as part of a larger shift toward fitness-focused lifestyles. Pepperdine senior Alysha Burles, who works as a fitness monitor at the campus gym, said protein has transformed … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students are Powered by Protein
Opinion: The Malibu Community Slowly Welcomes In A Trendy Wave Of Wellness
Malibu thrives on its active community, where health and wellness take a leading role. Its 21 miles of scenic beauty host the Solstice Canyon hike, surf at Zuma Beach and even skating at Bluffs Park. As of late, the wellness scene is taking a new spin, one that is trendier and more curated. With new Pilates studios popping up in the Malibu Colony Plaza, Trancas Country … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Malibu Community Slowly Welcomes In A Trendy Wave Of Wellness
Pepperdine Community Welcomes Pura Vida Miami
Pura Vida Miami opens at Cross Creek Ranch on Sept. 23. Assistant Manager Luis Perez said Pura Vida is making efforts to contribute to the Malibu community beyond just being a restaurant. Photos by Melissa Bustos RochaPura Vida Miami has made its appearance at the Cross Creek Ranch shopping center.Husband-wife duo, Omer and Jennifer Horev, recently introduced Pura Vida Miami to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Welcomes Pura Vida Miami
The Graph (Special): S5, Ep3: Waves Wellness
“Health is a crown that only the sick can see, and that all the healthy wear," said Makenzie Homrich, senior Economics major at Pepperdine. Homrich was diagnosed with Rathke's Cleft Cyst after three years of symptoms and a sudden vision loss at the end of her junior year. Following her diagnosis, Homrich had to undergo multiple MRIs, meet with multiple doctors and eventually … [Read more...] about The Graph (Special): S5, Ep3: Waves Wellness