Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer Dr. Margot Condon, assistant director of student teaching at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology, is often asked to give speeches about teaching. Invariably, the subject of her experiences as a working mother comes up. “Women will say to me, ‘I’d like to go back to work but I have three children,’” she said. “They don’t … [Read more...] about Professor takes motherhood to new level
Breaking through the noise in life: the healing voice of silence
Travis Weber & Nathanial BreedenStaff Writers Noise infiltrates our lives. In the morning, blaring alarm clocks break the silence. The talking heads on our televisions drown out our daily routine. In class, sometimes the professor is difficult to hear above the racket in our heads.Why do we tend to turn the volume of life up instead of down?We have an affinity for noise, … [Read more...] about Breaking through the noise in life: the healing voice of silence
Let’s go clubbin’
Courtney HongLiving Assistant Senior Gustavo Baity, founder of the Pepperdine Billiard's Association, prepares to play a game in the HAWC. Chris Wolff/Staff Photographer AtPepperdine, there’s a niche for almost any interest, whether it’s pirates, billiards or diversity. More than 50 organizations provide outlets for students to not only pursue their passions and have fun at … [Read more...] about Let’s go clubbin’
Filling in bubbles with some of the best
Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer Do you remember taking the SATs? What I remember most about them was that feeling afterwards of relief, when I thought “Whew! Glad I never have to do that again!” Oh, I was so young and naive. If I had known then what was in store for me, I may well have turned my sights toward trucking school. Yes, that’s right. Along with thousands of other … [Read more...] about Filling in bubbles with some of the best
Does your friend have a drinking problem? How to help
Rhonda Harris-ScottHealth Columnist How many times have you had to hold your friend’s hair back? Been forced to hear whining after your friend had a wild night partying? Or been embarrassed by a friend’s obnoxious behavior? Many people may suffer from the actions of one person’s alcohol abuse. If your friend is having a problem with drinking, here is some important … [Read more...] about Does your friend have a drinking problem? How to help