Art by Madeline Duvall Whether a smile in passing, an endearing touch, an open ear or a lingering conversation, shared moments bring vibrancy to life. No matter one’s love language, Enneagram, or place on the introvert/extrovert scale, human interaction is a necessity for all. The desire for connection lies at the heart of each and every individual. “Looking from a … [Read more...] about The Importance of Human Interaction
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More Than a Relationship: How Love and Trust in Relationships Shape the Self
Photo courtesy of Steve Rouse When Stacy Rouse, site manager of the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, attended college in Texas, she and her roommate collected and saved all the Dr. Pepper cans they drank and displayed them on a wall in their dorm room. Psychology Professor Steve Rouse, who also went to school in Texas, had bought the then Stacy Johnson a drink on a … [Read more...] about More Than a Relationship: How Love and Trust in Relationships Shape the Self
Reaching Beyond the ‘Pepperdine Bubble’
Art by Samantha Miller The idea of the ‘Pepperdine Bubble’ is a fairly well-known concept among Pepperdine students. It’s the idea that Pepperdine — a small, Christian university located in one of the most affluent parts of California and the United States — has the potential to shelter students, leaving them oblivious to the world beyond the roughly 3,500 undergraduates … [Read more...] about Reaching Beyond the ‘Pepperdine Bubble’
Eating Disorder Awareness Week Promotes Healthy Conversations
Photos by Terra AtwoodThe Eating Disorder Awareness Week promoted conversations about body image at the Love your Body convo Wednesday, March 23 and Healthy Happy Hour on Friday, March 25. The events were a combined effort of Pepperdine Health Center, Counseling Center and Campus Recreation.Hannah DeWalt, the Health and Wellness education coordinator, serves the Counseling and … [Read more...] about Eating Disorder Awareness Week Promotes Healthy Conversations