Art by Christine NelsonYour major is a choice; often, this is one of the biggest decisions a college student is faced with. People often choose a major based on a variety of reasons: the title, salary, what their parents want them to do, etc. I personally chose my first major for the completely wrong reasons.I thought I wanted to work in the medical field so I declared … [Read more...] about Do What You Love, the Rest Will Follow
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Health Center kicks-off Healthy Campus 2020 campaign
The Student Health Center and the Nutrition Peer Education Program will be launching an initiative this week called Health Campus 2020 to inform students about power foods and mindful eating. They will have free raffles and give aways and offer information outside the Caf on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., according to Health Center … [Read more...] about Health Center kicks-off Healthy Campus 2020 campaign
Health center promotes ‘Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right’
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine's Student Health CenterThe Student Health Center has partnered with the Student Counseling Center to promote this year’s National Nutritional Month theme of “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” to educate students on why and how to eat better. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics declares a new nutrition theme every March about the … [Read more...] about Health center promotes ‘Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right’
Distinguished nutritional biochemist speaks in Elkins
On, Thursday, Feb. 20, Pepperdine hosted Dr. T. Colin Campbell, the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University, a leading expert in the field of nutrition. A speaker of Pepperdine’s Distinguished Lecture series, Dr. Campbell has led the field of nutrition in research, notably with his books: "The China Study," "Forks Over … [Read more...] about Distinguished nutritional biochemist speaks in Elkins
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