Junior Gabby Cabai's collage of intentions on her computer for the 2026 New Year sets the tone for the year ahead. Cabai said she enjoyed creating a collage with her sister at the start of the year. Photo courtesy of Gabby CabaiWith 2026 just beginning, many people take it upon themselves to create new resolutions, mainly for self-improvement, according to a YouGov … [Read more...] about Students Emphasize Growth Over Perfection in the New Year
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Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Professor Michael Folkerts (center) poses with grad students Avery Encalade (left), Kelsey Carlton (second from left) and Sabrina Krebs (right) on April 13. Folkerts said students should ask upperclassmen for class advice. Photo courtesy of Michael Folkerts Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through … [Read more...] about Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
First-year Urielle Rubayita (left) poses with friends at the Brock House welcome event Aug. 15. She said there are many ways to develop friendships on campus. Photo courtesy of Urielle Rubayita As a new semester begins at Pepperdine, some students participate in Continuous Open Bidding (COB), an informal recruitment process that takes place in the spring. While COB offers a … [Read more...] about Relieved or Regret? Pepperdine Women Opt Out of Greek Life
Students Wrestle With Social Media, Being Present
In an environment where social media is heavily integrated into campus culture, students said they may find themselves comparing their reality to other people’s highlight reels. This dynamic has the power to shape how students think about themselves and each other. Social media offers connection and entertainment and serves as a window into people’s lives — but constantly … [Read more...] about Students Wrestle With Social Media, Being Present
Movie Review: ‘Wicked For Good’ Defies Gravity and Expectations
Photo courtesy of Universal PicturesTransparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer."Wicked For Good," is the long-awaited second half of the two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked." With the immense success of the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Wicked For Good’ Defies Gravity and Expectations