Photo Courtesy of Michael Mori They say that the pain you feel today is the strength you will feel tomorrow. However, if your pain is comes from not being able to find space or equipment in the small weight center in the Pepperdine gym, you are probably feeling a different kind of burn. So you have complained, and Campus Recreation hears you. Campus Recreation has … [Read more...] about Campus Rec Opens New Outdoor Training Facility
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Ebola reached the U.S. but we’ll be fine
Art by Sacha Irick The line between harsh reality and sensationalism has been over-stepped in most coverage of the Ebola outbreaks in the West African countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria. I am not trying to downplay the seriousness of the virus outbreak and by no means wish to mitigate the horrific devastation of life occurring in West Africa. Ebola is a … [Read more...] about Ebola reached the U.S. but we’ll be fine
SoulCycle: Spin Your Soul Out
Photos Courtesy of SoulCycle I’ve never considered myself a cyclist, so when my close friend offered me a free pass to SoulCycle Malibu I was a little sheepish. The next day, I found myself in a dimly lit room surrounded by a sea of bicycles trying to keep up to the beat of the music while maneuvering hand weights. SoulCycle Malibu is a 45 minute full-body workout … [Read more...] about SoulCycle: Spin Your Soul Out
Leaves of kale: Veganism taught me who I am
Art by Sacha Irick Although he was known more for his contributions to the world of science, Albert Einstein — who is considered to be one of the most intelligent men of all time — was also a proponent of the vegetarian lifestyle. He once said, “Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances of life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” Since … [Read more...] about Leaves of kale: Veganism taught me who I am
What not to mix: Glucose and Vodka
You open the front door: your nostrils immediately fill with the smell of smoke and alcohol as you step over carved pumpkins and candy strewn across the floor of the house. Strobe lights flicker as the walls vibrate to the beat of the bass, and you catch a glimpse of Superman dancing with a mermaid and Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz,” drinks in hand. It’s that time of the year … [Read more...] about What not to mix: Glucose and Vodka