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
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‘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
Staff Editorial: A Healthy Lifestyle Requires More than Just Going to the Gym
Art by Ally Armstrong There’s a plethora of evidence for the benefits of a regular gym routine, but having a healthy lifestyle is more than going to the gym. Regular exercise can have the same effect as antidepressant medication, according to Harvard Medical School. A study from Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology found it can boost the brain’s ability … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: A Healthy Lifestyle Requires More than Just Going to the Gym
‘The Board’ Sees Budget Reduction for Student Wellness Advisory Board
Pepperdine students spend $126 a semester ($252 a year) on a mandatory Campus Life Fee. In recent years, the lump-sum of this fee was divided among Pepperdine’s three student leadership organizations: the Student Government Association (SGA), the Inter-Club Council (ICC), and the Student Programing Board (the Board). This year, a new group is added to the mix.The Student … [Read more...] about ‘The Board’ Sees Budget Reduction for Student Wellness Advisory Board
SWAB Raises Mental Health Awareness on Campus
Photo courtesy of Allie McIntosh As Pepperdine students navigate through college, pressure is on their minds. The Student Wellness Advisory Board (SWAB) switched from a club to an organization with paid positions this year in an effort to alleviate this mental health pressure. SWAB held a series of events the week of Monday, Oct. 15 through Friday Oct. 19 to … [Read more...] about SWAB Raises Mental Health Awareness on Campus