As college students, we endure a substantial amount of stress as the weeks pass and morph into finals. We are balancing everything from class to philanthropies. We are healing from Songfest and preparing for the end of the semester. Freshmen are already worrying about what they should pack for abroad. Sophomores either don’t want to come back to Malibu or can’t wait … [Read more...] about Kiss Me, I’m Stressed
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Boot camp marches onto campus
Photo courtesy of www.sonkifitness.com The Pepperdine community will have the chance to participate in Sonki Fitness Boot Camp beginning March 25 until April 24. This one hour total body workout will be held out on Alumni Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The class is open to all ages; however, underclassmen are not eligible for Sonki. The … [Read more...] about Boot camp marches onto campus
Grab and Go: Staying Healthy on the Road
With spring break just behind us, I’ve been reminded of just how challenging it can be to give your body the nutrients it needs while traveling. Whether vacationing by the beach, road tripping with friends or even serving others on a missions trip, staying healthy can be a challenge. While road tripping through the South on Pepperdine’s Project Lead, I was bombarded with all … [Read more...] about Grab and Go: Staying Healthy on the Road
More Zzz’s Equal More A’s
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
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