"Tomorrow needs you." "You are not alone." "You are seen." "You are loved." Colorful index cards with these affirmations laid on a table at the Student Wellness Advisory Board's first tabling event of the year Sept. 13. SWAB members and students wrote the affirmations for passersby to give to their friends and peers or take one for themselves. The … [Read more...] about Student Wellness Advisory Board Builds Community Through Tabling
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New to the ‘Bu: Learn to Live Like a Local
Art by Vivian Hsia A new school year means new students learning to navigate Malibu and the Pepperdine campus. First-years and transfer students alike will learn to adapt to a new social atmosphere and academic environment. “Enjoy your time, take time to slow down at Pepperdine," junior Emily Audras said. "Everything's fast-paced, so try to be intentional and have an open … [Read more...] about New to the ‘Bu: Learn to Live Like a Local
‘Something People Don’t Think Happens’: Students and Staff Speak about Sexual Assault
Infographics by Melissa Locke One in 10. One in 10 of all college students experiences sexual assault, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Despite the efforts of Title IX, the Counseling Center, the Student Wellness Advisory Board and other campus organizations, student leaders said the overall awareness about the prevalence of and resources for … [Read more...] about ‘Something People Don’t Think Happens’: Students and Staff Speak about Sexual Assault
Is Overcommitment a Good Thing?
Photo by Hadley Biggs Junior Erin Miller leans over her laptop, typing a paper that was due 15 minutes ago. It is 11 p.m. This is the first time she has had time to work on homework all day. She was in class in the morning and then had work in the Convocation office following her class. In the afternoon, she had to work on the schedule for the next Veritas meeting. She then … [Read more...] about Is Overcommitment a Good Thing?
Resilience Program Aims to Spread Message of Hope through Health
Photos by Claire Copeland The focus of the Student Wellness Advisory Board's first Healthy Happy Hour and Convocation was simple: hope. Pepperdine’s Student Wellness Advisory Board presented its first wellness event this semester, Healthy Happy Hour and Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 19 in Mullin Town Square. The special event was for the Board’s Resilience Program … [Read more...] about Resilience Program Aims to Spread Message of Hope through Health
