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
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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
SWAB Hosts Healthy Relationships Week
Graphic by Allison LeeThe Student Wellness Advisory Board (SWAB) is hosting Healthy Relationships Week from Nov. 18 to 22.The week consists of different opportunities for the Pepperdine community to learn the qualities of healthy relationships and engage in difficult conversations surrounding the topic. Stacey Lee, the health, wellness and resilience education program … [Read more...] about SWAB Hosts Healthy Relationships Week
‘Once a Wave, Always a Wave’: Pepp Community Unites for Waves Weekend
Photo courtesy of Ron Hall This year's Waves Weekend kicks off Friday evening and includes three days of food trucks, carnival rides, music and a lot of school-spirit. “[Waves Weekend is] a tradition here at Pepperdine," Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement and Alumni Relations Hannah Dean said. "About 10 years ago, we changed the concept so that we had family … [Read more...] about ‘Once a Wave, Always a Wave’: Pepp Community Unites for Waves Weekend
