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Pepp Student Works on Debut Poetry Book
Photos courtesy of Kara TylerWhile college students try to avoid reading books outside of class, sophomore Kara Tyler spends her free time writing one.Tyler said she has been in the process of writing her debut poetry book over the past year. What started as journaling slowly became a passion for writing poetry.“Poetry was just kind of the way I reworked my thoughts into … [Read more...] about Pepp Student Works on Debut Poetry Book
Staff Editorial: Surf in Safety
Art by Madeline Duvall Security, as derived from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, is one of our most basic functions before the procession to other necessities like socializing or "self-actualization," according to Psychology Today. With safety as a crucial component in our daily lives, humans don't question its vitality. It's common sense: From childhood, people are told not to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Surf in Safety
Students Register for Housing Using StarRez
Photo Courtesy of Housing and Residence LifePepperdine's housing application website implemented a new software system called StarRez for this year's housing sign-ups, which began March 7, Associate Dean for Housing and Residence Life Jon Mathis said.The new system is more stable and reliable overall than their previous Roommate Gateway software, Mathis said. The decision to … [Read more...] about Students Register for Housing Using StarRez
Alumni-Run Bodybuilding Website Helps Next Generation Stay Healthy
Photo Courtesy of smithbodybuilding.comAlumnus Sean Smith ('15) and BS/MBA student Catherine Kern published the Smith Bodybuilding website in early January. The website offers free recipes, nutrition tutorials and workout routines to build specific muscles. Students looking to fulfill certain fitness goals, such as losing a specific amount of weight, can contact Smith and Kern … [Read more...] about Alumni-Run Bodybuilding Website Helps Next Generation Stay Healthy
