Photo by Caroline Conder After undergoing brain surgery at 14 years old, senior Ashtyn Adams thought she wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor. While studying abroad in London during Summer 2019, Adams spoke with Rick Marrs, a Religion professor, former provost and chief academic officer at Pepperdine. Marrs complimented her academic work, but his compliments weren’t … [Read more...] about The Transition from an Expectation to a Passion
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Chloe McLeod Champions Collaboration Over Competition
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Sophomore Art and Biology double major Chloe McLeod said she believes there is too much of a focus on test taking and education as individuals when, after college, many students will be collaborating in groups. "Test taking, especially in college, has come down to a lot of memorization," McLeod said. "Which I know is … [Read more...] about Chloe McLeod Champions Collaboration Over Competition
Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Graphic by Ali Levens Pepperdine plans to reform the General Education core curriculum in fall 2023, removing some requirements and implementing a diversity course. With this new curriculum could come a new student experience, and students have strong opinions on how and what changes should be made. A Nov. 4 Graphic survey of 66 students found 92% of respondents said they … [Read more...] about Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Seaver Admissions Goes Test-Optional Through 2023
Incoming first-year Michael Sugimoto poses with his #PepperdineBound sign after committing to Pepperdine. He was unable to take the SAT or ACT but was still able to apply to Pepperdine. Photo Courtesy of Michael SugimotoHigh school students spend months studying, preparing and practicing for the SAT and ACT standardized tests, sometimes several times. This year, their hard work … [Read more...] about Seaver Admissions Goes Test-Optional Through 2023
Fetishization of Korean Culture: What K-pop Fails to Reveal
Art by Ally Armstrong With K-pop becoming a global phenomenon — thanks to the prominence of several Korean artists such as Psy and BTS — Korean culture has flourished in many industries. However, the ever-growing genre of music has also caused many individuals to essentially fetishize Korean culture — failing to look beyond K-pop's triumph and into the more … [Read more...] about Fetishization of Korean Culture: What K-pop Fails to Reveal
