SWAB members give students sunflowers with words of affirmation on them. First-year Healthy Minds Ambassador Lydia Smith said the goal of "Love Your Body Week" was to promote overall wellness. Photo by Sammie Wuensche Nourishing the body with proper foods, exercise, positive self-talk and healthy relationships are all practices the Student Wellness Advisory Board hopes … [Read more...] about SWAB’s ‘Love Your Body Week’ Teaches Students Self-Care
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Staff Editorial: Women Should Not Have To Walk Alone
Art by Madeline Duvall Editor's Note: This article contains triggers for sexual violence, domestic violence and harassment. In a follow-up meeting, Director of Public Safety Dawn Emrich expressed concern about the accuracy of the staff editorial’s statement that “an officer is not always available.” Although this statement is true based on several of our staff members' … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Women Should Not Have To Walk Alone
Opinion: SWAB and SGA Use Campus Life Fee To Push Racial Division
Art by Samantha MillerIn the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement and the accompanying protests and riots that the United States witnessed over the summer, the Student Wellness Advisory Board decided to take action and host a book giveaway last June. In February, the Student Government Association decided to follow suit and host a giveaway of their own. Both organizations … [Read more...] about Opinion: SWAB and SGA Use Campus Life Fee To Push Racial Division
The Pepper-‘fine’ Mindset Affects Students’ Mental Health
Art by Ally Armstrong Before COVID-19, colleges across the U.S. were already faced with rising levels of mental health challenges, according to Psychology Today, and Pepperdine is no exception. Despite exploring the backyards of celebrities or living out a real-life "Zoey 101" experience, many Pepperdine students struggle with their own mental health challenges. The three … [Read more...] about The Pepper-‘fine’ Mindset Affects Students’ Mental Health
Campus Life Fee Moves Virtual: Where Your Money is Going
Pepperdine continues to be empty for the fall 2020 semester but remains bustling with activity online via Zoom and other formats. Although on-campus events are suspended, the Campus Life fee is still reflected by the student groups' ability to provide community events. Photo by Ali Levens Correction: The fee breakdown was incorrect in the original version of the story. The … [Read more...] about Campus Life Fee Moves Virtual: Where Your Money is Going
