Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I did 100 burpees a day for two months. Here's why I did it and what I learned. Let me start by saying this. I hate burpees. If God had invented an exercise to punish the body, it would be a burpee. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: You Should Do 100 Burpees
Resilience
Advice Column: Reframe Your Response to Adversity
Transparency Item: This is an advice column that rotates writers and is based on new topics each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, So, you’ve had a bad day. Your instinct may be to complain to a friend — but wait. There's a better way to overcome a rainy day. Maybe you didn’t get the grade you hoped for. Or, you feel your relationships … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Reframe Your Response to Adversity
Opinion: Limits Let Us Play
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 took Religion 101, I thought I would do very well on the final exam, but I did not. This mismatch of expectations shook my framework of confidence in my knowledge of religion and obliterated my effort in studying … [Read more...] about Opinion: Limits Let Us Play
A Night of Unity: Author Joins the Office for Community Belonging for Story Time
Chris Singleton reads his first published children's book, "Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor," in the Villa Executive Dining Hall on March 13. Singleton shared his children's books with the Pepperdine community during the Office for Community Belonging's Story Time event. Photos by Lucian Himes The Office for Community Belonging hosted a night of faith and unity … [Read more...] about A Night of Unity: Author Joins the Office for Community Belonging for Story Time
Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience
RISE Summit attendees eat dinner together March 30 in Joslyn Plaza after hearing stories of resilience from the keynote speakers, Hung Le and Marv Dunphy. After dinner, people played bingo and discussed their definitions of resilience. Photos by Liza EsquibiasEmbracing adversity, making the effort to be mindful, emerging from a difficult situation stronger and leaning on … [Read more...] about Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience