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Opinion: Go Bowling

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. When I returned home for summer last year, I had a month before my internship started, and I wanted an affordable and fun pastime. I decided to purchase an unlimited bowling pass. With the pass, I could bowl two games each … [Read more...] about Opinion: Go Bowling

Students Find Community and Wellness through Pepperdine Running Club

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Pepperdine Running Club turns an individual sport into an opportunity for wellness, community and belonging on campus.Alum Zach Dalzell (‘22) founded the club in 2019.Pepperdine Running Club boasts 75 members and according to its mission statement, is centered around building community and finding opportunities for everyone to exercise physical and emotional … [Read more...] about Students Find Community and Wellness through Pepperdine Running Club

Finding Spiritual Rest in an Anxious World

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Pictured: Cecily Breeding. Photo illustration by Anastasia Condolon Ancient civilizations possessed something modern cultures appear to be missing — a steady awareness of the divine. The world is not only becoming increasingly secularized, but people are growing more anxious, isolated and depressed than ever previously reported. One third of Americans regularly experience … [Read more...] about Finding Spiritual Rest in an Anxious World

Move At Your Own Pace

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The first time I went to a boxing class was a year ago and I left halfway through. I didn't think I would take a boxing class again, but ever since my friend talked about how good Rumble was, I wanted to give it another try. After taking one of their classes, I came to a realization: It's important to go at your own pace. I didn't like boxing the first time because I felt … [Read more...] about Move At Your Own Pace

Identity and Insanity

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This summer I jumped straight into the DVD-recorded Insanity workouts with a friend of mine named Randy. The goal was to get a beach body before I flew to the ’Bu. He’d been doing them for about a month, which meant that I automatically began halfway through the program during the intensified month two. Two things stemmed from my month-long experience, but — alas — a beach … [Read more...] about Identity and Insanity