Art by Caitlin RoarkThirty-five percent of first-year college students across the world struggle with mental illness, according to a report by CNBC. In the United States, one in five adults and one in six children aged 6 to 17 years old suffer from a mental health disorder every year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That being said, there is no denying … [Read more...] about Talk Candidly About Mental Health
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Honor Society Denies Pepperdine; Dean Feltner Writes Back
Photo courtesy of Phi Beta Kappa Press Release.The oldest, and widely-known as the most prestigious, academic honor society denied Pepperdine University a chapter for the fourth time. Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) sent a rejection letter to Pepperdine on June 10, claiming the reason for denial was to do with faculty autonomy. The rejection indicated that, because promotion requirements … [Read more...] about Honor Society Denies Pepperdine; Dean Feltner Writes Back
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Art by Caitlin RoarkPepperdine University prides itself in its ability to offer students an opportunity to live and travel the world, and rightfully so. The formativeness of Pepperdine International Programs is a defining factor for the institution and the lives of the students who decide to leap out of their comfort zones and globalize their understanding of the world.Every … [Read more...] about Rush IP
Manage Self-Care in the Midst of Academics
Students can become completely consumed in their academics, work and relationships resulting in limited self-care time. Self-care is not selfish, it’s important. People are bound to be stressed out and drained due to not taking the proper time to rejuvenate and detox. Dedicating time to fully honing in on the wants and needs of the body is essential for a healthy and stable … [Read more...] about Manage Self-Care in the Midst of Academics
Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
"I just want to have a boyfriend by the end of the year." "I really want to go on more dates this semester." "Who am I going to ask to formal?" It's the first week of class and these concerns are already at the forefront of some Pepperdine students' minds. Since high school, (maybe even middle school for the more mature) each year brings another opportunity for a … [Read more...] about Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
