It’s no surprise that issues involving body image have become more prominent for women today. Unrealistic standards of beauty are embraced through media, causing problems of low self-esteem, self-doubt and oftentimes threatening eating disorders. What is often mirrored through culture and reinforced through the media is an ideal standard of thinness. Young women across … [Read more...] about Love Yourself
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Men’s Water Polo Under Investigation
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine athletics Director of Athletics Steve Potts confirmed that the men’s water polo team is under investigation by the administration. He issued the following statement Tuesday evening: “We were made aware of an incident involving members of Pepperdine’s men’s water polo team that took place off campus in August. As a result, the … [Read more...] about Men’s Water Polo Under Investigation
Pepperdine Entrepreneurship Strikes Colorful Note
Photos by Gabriella ChanKristina Hsieh, junior and IMC major, is paving a path for young Seaver entrepreneurs. Hsieh and two of her high school classmates, Rachel Giusti and Aaron Tom, created a coloring book company this summer, geared specifically toward young adults. Their company, Coffee Break Ink (respect for their pun), is now available on Etsy and from the creators … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Entrepreneurship Strikes Colorful Note
Women: Stop Apologizing, Be Confident
Art by Christine NelsonI was 4 years old during the 2000 presidential election, and quite fascinated with the concept of becoming a U.S. president. At 4, it doesn’t seem like such an insurmountable task to run a country, as I was perfectly proficient running the country of Beanie Babies in my bedroom. It wasn’t more than two seconds after I told my kindergarten … [Read more...] about Women: Stop Apologizing, Be Confident
Project Serve Teams and Locations Revealed
Nearly 200 students took their first steps toward serving a community outside Pepperdine Friday night. At 8:30 p.m. in the Waves Cafe, members of the upcoming Project Serve program came together for the first time for their Team Revelation event. Project Serve is a program at Pepperdine that takes place over spring break, with groups of students going across the United States … [Read more...] about Project Serve Teams and Locations Revealed