Remember nap time in kindergarten? Being forced to slow down and remain still for 20 minutes seemed like cruel and unusual punishment to a 5-year-old, but how many college students would jump at the chance to have an official nap time?Sleep is an essential bodily function that rejuvenates us from a day’s work. It mentally and physically rejuvenates our bodies so that we … [Read more...] about More Zzz’s Equal More A’s
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Box, Bike and Build While Avoiding the Gym
Descending the stairs to the Pepperdine Fitness Center can feel more like a prison sentence than a healthy workout. While I applaud students who are willing to embrace the “dungeon” gym it is not the workout destination for everyone. Pepperdine students are sometimes very disappointed to discover this is one of their only options. Seaver sophomore Alllison Slattery says she … [Read more...] about Box, Bike and Build While Avoiding the Gym
La Brea Branches Out
Photo by Shayla Girardin Want to treat yourself to a creamy latte? Well, now you can enjoy an almond milk latte from La Brea Bakery guilt free! In response to the growing percentage of health-conscious students, La Brea is now offering almond milk as an alternative to dairy milk. Seaver junior Stacey Lee says she’s glad to make the switch to almond milk. “I love … [Read more...] about La Brea Branches Out
POWER SCULPT: Reshape through Resistance
Photo Courtesy of Campus Recreation Step into the Harilela International Tennis Stadium Fitness Studio on Thursday afternoons and witness 50 Pepperdine students and faculty engaged in a high intensity workout class that burns calories and keeps heart rates up. Led by fitness instructor Mike Bash, Power Sculpt is a fun and effective workout. Power Sculpt kicks fitness into … [Read more...] about POWER SCULPT: Reshape through Resistance
DEBUNKED: Think the flu shot gives you the flu? Think again.
Art by Andrea Wijaya Every year, doctors advise their patients to get flu shots to protect themselves against the influenza virus. However, the Trust for American Health has estimated that only 45 percent of Americans get the flu vaccine on a yearly basis. If medical professionals are so adamant about getting vaccinated, why do the majority of Americans seem to be so … [Read more...] about DEBUNKED: Think the flu shot gives you the flu? Think again.
