Overwhelmed by the chaos of life, the Malibu community turns to the ocean as a sanctuary.The freeing feeling of running toward the water. The cool sensation of the waves. The salt in one’s hair. Catching a wave. The feeling of being healed by the open ocean.Whether the ocean serves as the place for a quick saltwater dip or a sanctuary for letting go of all one’s … [Read more...] about Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose
Mental health
Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges
At some point in life, everyone hits a wall. It might come from an unexpected diagnosis, perhaps a personal hardship or even a mental challenge that makes the future feel uncertain. For many Pepperdine students, life is not defined solely by academic achievements or personal milestones, but rather shaped by personal hurdles encountered along the way. Sophomore Ernest … [Read more...] about Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges
Pepperdine Community Reflects on the Lingering Impact of the COVID-19 Shutdown on Mental Health
Five years ago, the world changed forever.As the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdown rounds the corner, Pepperdine professors and students are reflecting on the shutdown’s lingering impact on the lives of college students. First-year Sophie Rodgers said she was 14 at the height of the shutdown and those abnormal years of development had lasting effects. “We … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Reflects on the Lingering Impact of the COVID-19 Shutdown on Mental Health
Opinion: Humility is Aligned With Self-Respect
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Growing up in Catholic schools, humility was a particularly valued trait that was encouraged on all fronts. Humility in service, faith and manners were praised as the markers of somebody who “lives each day as Jesus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Humility is Aligned With Self-Respect
The Struggles of Recovery
Sports injuries can feel like looking up a narrow and winding staircase. Pepperdine athletes who have walked through the struggle of recovery said they are asking themselves a similar question and advocating for the mental aspects of injury that accompany the physical. Hannah Bruner, sophomore cross country and track athlete said her initial hurdle surrounding her injury was … [Read more...] about The Struggles of Recovery
