Photo by Allison HubbardA free app and website, 7 Cups of Tea that facilitates anonymous conversations between trained listeners and users who want to vent about their life, is now working on specifying services to college campuses. The service aims to provide users with an outlet to voice issues, loneliness or other life struggles. Volunteer listeners message with users via … [Read more...] about Anonymously Vent to Trained Listeners
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Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
Art by Peau Porotesano We’ve all been through it: You’re walking to class, and you pass someone you know. They say hi, so you’re obligated to return the greeting. Thus the small talk ensues and the distracted smiles and head nods continue. It’s not that you don’t want to say hi or see how they’re doing, but on the way to class isn’t exactly the ideal time to hear … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Confessions shows our darker side
Art by Brooke Muschott All of the tour guides at Pepperdine bring up the fact that this school is a close-knit community of caring individuals. Pepperdine does seem like such a place, at least at first glance. With every few steps, people greet each other enthusiastically. The transaction always involves smiles and courteous small talk. Probably several times during the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Confessions shows our darker side