SAT requirements create an unfair advantage for students who come from wealthier families that are able to pay for private tutoring. Studies, such as one through Princeton University, have shown that dropping the requirement improves both GPA and diversity of admits.
SWAB’s ‘Love Your Body Week’ Teaches Students Self-Care
The Student Wellness Advisory Board held “Love Your Body Week” with a series of events to encourage students to take care of themselves in every way. Junior Healthy Communities ambassador Mallory Finley said in college especially, students need a reminder to love themselves and take care of their social, mental and physical health.
The Pixel: January 21, 2022
News: Conquering Isolation One Day at a Time Good News: New Year, New Beginnings Sports: Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Back-to-Back-to-Back Sweeps Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Divisional Round Life and Arts: Multidimensional Identity: Hana Shim Students Hold Mixed Reviews of Seaver 200 Perspectives: Opinion: Pepperdine Must Communicate COVID-Positive Protocols Opinion: Watch your Words
The Pixel: January 17, 2022
New Stories: International Programs Back in Full Swing for the Spring Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Wild Card Round
The Pixel: January 14, 2022
News: Mixed Reviews: Pepperdine Resumes In-person Learning Students Address Mental Health Stigmas on Campus Sports: Men’s Basketball Drags Behind San Diego, Loses 72-62 Men’s Volleyball Pursues Deep Playoff Push Life and Arts: Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Fuses Comedic Nostalgia and Awkward First Love in ‘Licorice Pizza’ Perspectives: Petty Perspectives: In-N-Out — Enjoy the Finer Fries […]
The Pixel: January 10, 2022
News: Pepperdine Reinforces COVID Policies in the Face of Omicron Pepperdine Kicks Off Spring 2022 with New Student Orientation Sports: Hot Shots: Warriors on Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 18 Life and Arts: Missing Money: How An Art Piece Prompted a DPS Investigation Album Review: Lana del Rey […]
President’s Speaker Series Highlights the Power of Prayer
The fourth event of the President’s Speaker Series on Feb. 16 included guest speakers Will Ford III and Matt Lockett — two men who said they were brought together by God. With a long, interconnected family history, Ford and Lockett shared their story of using prayer to change the culture of racism in the United States.
Part of the Family: What it Means to be a Pepperdine Legacy
With 200 legacy admits per year, students with family who attended Seaver College in the past know Pepperdine before ever being a student at the school. University Registrar Hung Le said legacy students carry on memories that make up the foundation of the University.
Good News: Cherish the Power of Flowers
It is easy to forget to appreciate the small joys of life, and it’s even harder to find moments to be completely present. Pixel Editor Liza Esquibias shares how arranging flowers for her apartment brightens her days.
Eighth Annual Global Learning Week Promotes Global Citizenry
For eight years, Global Learning Week has been a Pepperdine tradition to celebrate, encourage and teach cross-cultural understanding both on and off campus, said Greg Muger, director of the International Programs Malibu Office. With six events throughout the week of Jan. 24-28, students participated in activities and discussions to broaden their global knowledge.
