Art by Samantha Miller School is meant to prepare students for the future, providing them with skills and knowledge they can benefit from forever. Closed-note exams, however, do not help students achieve this goal.Studies show closed-note exams create anxiety, promote cramming and encourage short-term memorization — all of which actually result in lower long-term … [Read more...] about Opinion: Open-Note Exams Benefit Students’ Futures
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Students Address Mental Health Stigmas On Campus
The Pepperdine Counseling Center welcomes all students for mental health services. Connie Horton, vice president for Student Affairs, said the Counseling Center is just one of many on-campus resources for students who are struggling. Photo by Liza EsquibiasAs a first-year student, junior Olivia Miller would get ready for a counseling session to speak with a therapist about her … [Read more...] about Students Address Mental Health Stigmas On Campus
Opinion: Pepperdine Should Put Protection of Health First and Mandate Vaccination of All On-Campus Staff and Students
Art By Nathan Huang The COVID-19 virus can cross into the brain and cause a vast array of mental health issues, ranging from brain fog to severe anxiety, depression and psychosis. For a school that values the fruits of the mind, Pepperdine should protect staff and student health best through mandatory vaccination. It is a mistake for Pepperdine to hold … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Should Put Protection of Health First and Mandate Vaccination of All On-Campus Staff and Students
Opinion: Pepperdine First-Years Deserve the Right to Cook
Art by Madeline Duvall Before moving into the dorms, Pepperdine requires all first-year students to purchase a meal plan, which currently ranges from $1,865 to $4,075 per semester. With the three percent increase in housing rates, the meal plan for this academic year adds up to $3,730 to $8,150. Meanwhile, cooking meals could instead cost half those amounts or even less … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine First-Years Deserve the Right to Cook
Opinion: Pepperdine’s International Programs Need More Mental Health Resources
Art by Nicole Wong Deciding to participate in one of Pepperdine's international programs often requires a leap of faith. Unfortunately, taking that leap might result in some students falling into a bottomless depression in which their mental health slowly deteriorates. Despite the fact that many students continue to struggle with their mental health during their time … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine’s International Programs Need More Mental Health Resources
