Diversity is a discussion in and outside the classroom. Topics such as racial diversity, cultural diversity and linguistic diversity are all popular topics, but a subject less talked about is how neurodiversity affects students at Pepperdine.Neurodiversity is the concept that the human brain has normal variations and not all minds are the same. These differences are natural … [Read more...] about Opinion: Embrace Neurodiversity
ADHD
Midnight Mechanic
Photo by Milan Loiacono For campus night owl Jeremiah Jones, late nights equal better concentration. The junior international business major finds himself more productive at night than during the day but not for the reasons one might think. “I have ADHD, and so when I'm tired, it's not as rampant, so I'm able to better focus,” Jones said. “I figured out that when I … [Read more...] about Midnight Mechanic
Unexpected Side Effects of Study Drug Abuse
Art by Jessica RagsdaleI was diagnosed with ADHD right before my 20th birthday during my sophomore year at Pepperdine. Since then, I have been adjusting my life, trying to accommodate for the things I now realize are not my personality but a part of a deficit in my brain. I keep my planner updated religiously, I set reminders in my phone and I drink a lot of caffeine to stay … [Read more...] about Unexpected Side Effects of Study Drug Abuse
