In the spring, senior Rakel Ang will walk across the stage and receive a bachelor’s in both Chemistry and Biology. Ang, like all students who attend Seaver College, will have completed course requirements in her respective majors, along with Pepperdine’s general education requirements. In spite of this, Ang said she could not recall what class she took that … [Read more...] about “What is it and when did I take it?”: The value of the Cultural Competency and Diverse Perspectives GE requirements
Currents Fall 2024
Small Talk: A Culture of Its Own
Something so trivial as small talk can play a determinant role in initial conversations with strangers.Small talk can shape how one’s relationships with people evolve, but opinions on the importance of it vary, especially among different cultures. “You don’t just know someone deeply,” sophomore Pamela Martinez said. “Relationships are a process and … [Read more...] about Small Talk: A Culture of Its Own
Parker Beard Climbs to the Top
Standing 2,000 feet below the summit of the Eiger Mountain in Switzerland, Parker Beard had just a few hours to come back down the mountain before the last gondola left.But for this experienced climber, the journey down the mountain didn't just take skill, it took faith, determination and a strong mindset.The Eiger is the “only route you can do in the winter solo,” … [Read more...] about Parker Beard Climbs to the Top
‘I’ve Become Inherently More Confident’: How Adulthood Emerges in College
Often, entering college, students think they know exactly who they are. Throughout their four years, they come to find out they’re just starting to discover the person they are meant to be. Every college student has their own unique story about how their time in college has shaped and molded them into the emerging adults they both are and are becoming. Three Pepperdine … [Read more...] about ‘I’ve Become Inherently More Confident’: How Adulthood Emerges in College
Students Reflect on Three Unforgettable Destinations
Katie Nehrir, a sophomore from Newport Beach, the capital of suburbia as she described it, prefers to spend her vacations in large bustling cities. She said she appreciates the various activities and culture they have to offer tourists. The No. 1 city on her list to visit is Paris. Nehrir said she counts herself among those who romanticize Europe. “I like the fact that … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on Three Unforgettable Destinations
