Photo by Shayla Girardin A pile of textbooks, a laptop and a glass of juice, you may have noticed the latest accessory that Pepperdine students are toting to class — a bottle of juice. Juicing is a huge trend, so nowadays it’s not uncommon to spot a student sipping their lunch through a straw. Whether cleansing, replacing a meal or just enjoying a fruity beverage, juices are … [Read more...] about Jump on the Juice Cleanse Craze
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Common Fitness Myths Debunked
Photo by Shayla Girardin True or false? Here are some popular fitness myths that are sure to surprise you. Myth: All carbs are bad. Eating the right carbs at the right time is actually good for you. There are different types of carbohydrates. Certain complex carbohydrates are great, while simple carbs and overly processed foods are the carbs to avoid. Try to steer … [Read more...] about Common Fitness Myths Debunked
Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living
Photo by Sylvia Hartley The Healthy 2020 Coalition plans to introduce a new program called Healthy Happy Hour during dead week this semester to encourage students to eat healthy, take part in activities, meet new people and have fun. Campus Recreation Assistant Director Denton Jones said the main goal for the kickoff event is to engage students. “Details we’re still … [Read more...] about Healthy Happy Hour Will Encourage Healthy Living
5 Things a Good Cup of Joe Can Do For You
As a coffee enthusiast myself (I prefer the term “enthusiast” over “addict”) I have always been amazed by the percentage of our population who are able to function normally without caffeine. I’m even more amazed by the percentage that actually dislike coffee. Coffee is especially popular among college students. Senior Stacey Lee describes herself as a shameless coffee … [Read more...] about 5 Things a Good Cup of Joe Can Do For You
Pepperdine Takes Measles Precautions
Photo by Allison HubbardThe measles outbreak that began at Disneyland is spreading, and Pepperdine is taking precautions. “Because it started in California we are being especially vigilant about making sure that we are as protective as we can be on campus,” Student Health Center Medical Director Lucy Larson said. There have been 121 cases of the measles, and it has … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Takes Measles Precautions
