Art by Christine NelsonIn the last week alone, I have had a friend deal with death in her family, another friend deal with a breakup and an additional friend deal with the pressures of life after college. So as I grappled with how to effectively be supportive, I had to ask myself, how can I be a good friend? How can I show my friends that I am here for them? In college, it's … [Read more...] about What True Support Actually Looks Like
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An Obsession With Diet and Fitness Can Be Harmful
Art by Peau Porotesano Most know that women worldwide battle eating disorders. Some may know that men can experience eating disorders as well, but since male eating disorders don't seem as prevalent, the conversation surrounding them isn't prevalent either. But in contrast to common belief, approximately 10 million men in the U.S. suffer from eating disorders, according … [Read more...] about An Obsession With Diet and Fitness Can Be Harmful
Paleo Equals Fail-eo
Art by Chris Chen You've probably heard of the Paleo diet, or maybe you've even tried it. Maybe it was your New Year's resolution to go Paleo. It seems like a quick route to weight loss and health. However, the Paleo diet is actually an unhealthy diet based on false presumptions. For those unfamiliar with it, the Paleo diet is based on the supposition that those in the … [Read more...] about Paleo Equals Fail-eo
Faculty Explore the Issue of Global Prostitution
Photo Courtesy of http://www.amsterdam-red-light-district-maps.com When asked if a prostitution study was something she would think to associate with Pepperdine, freshman Makayla Marvin said, “No, not at all!” Four Seaver faculty are writing and developing an interdisciplinary book that will cover different angles of the issues regarding prostitution. Associate … [Read more...] about Faculty Explore the Issue of Global Prostitution
Professor Researches the Negative Side of Sunscreen
Photo by Shawn Jones People have always been told to wear sunscreen. It is said to protect from sunburns, wrinkles and even skin cancer. Doctors recommend sunscreen to their patients, moms lather their children before any outdoor activities and students on summer break practically live in a layer of sunscreen from March to September. But what is actually in sunscreen? … [Read more...] about Professor Researches the Negative Side of Sunscreen
