My perception of health has varied greatly over the years.As a child, I knew health only to be whether or not I was physically ill. Middle school taught me the importance of physical fitness through sports, and in high school I learned that my faith needed to be nurtured, developing my comprehension of spiritual health. College stirred up a whole new understanding of mental … [Read more...] about An Invitation to Wellness
Kylie Kowalski
Students Navigate Spiritual Health
Spirituality is a core dimension of holistic health, uniquely woven into the life of every individual. Senior Brent Long deepened his faith through campus community and academic classes. Senior Helena Mekuanint was baptized after her sorority sister led her to better know Christ. Law student Caroline Lewis found home in a local Roman Catholic church and the Christian Legal … [Read more...] about Students Navigate Spiritual Health
YOLO as a Lifestyle: Roommate Tales of ‘Just Saying Yes’
Encountering one free spirit isn’t necessarily uncommon, but finding three roommates who share the same love for spontaneity and adventure is a rarity.Senior Connor Housefield and juniors Peter Runey and Morten Hansen all bring unique life experiences and a "you only live once" YOLO mantra to their shared lives as roommates in their apartment off campus in Point Dume, … [Read more...] about YOLO as a Lifestyle: Roommate Tales of ‘Just Saying Yes’
‘If We Go Down That Path’: Readers Discuss Dystopian Fiction
Junior Emma Lake’s fascination with dystopian science fiction began in elementary school when she first read the "Hunger Games" series. Along with many of her classmates, she connected to dystopian literature, leading to a developed interest in the topic. Dystopian literature is a form of speculative fiction that provides a vision of the future where a society is in … [Read more...] about ‘If We Go Down That Path’: Readers Discuss Dystopian Fiction
Students Learn ASL for Disability Awareness Week
Approximately half a million people use American Sign Language in the United States, according to the Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Pepperdine does not offer American Sign Language classes, according to the Academic Catalog. Students argue ASL is still an essential language to understand. Disability Awareness Week occurred March 11-15. Various events on … [Read more...] about Students Learn ASL for Disability Awareness Week