Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Active MindsSenior and Pepperdine Active Minds President Danielle LaForce restarted Pepperdine's chapter of Active Minds in June. While it now has more than 450 chapters at various high schools and colleges across the world, the club began in 2003 to educate students about mental health and give them a safe space."Because of the stigma surrounding … [Read more...] about Active Minds Club Returns to Pepp
club
Pepperdine Psi Chi Works to Increase On-Campus Presence
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine Psychology Honors Society, Psi Chi, is participating in and planning events that advocate for mental health awareness to increase their presence on campus. Senior Daisy Jauregui, Psi Chi’s president, said she noticed the club’s lack of on-campus involvement and decided to take on the role of changing that, using her … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Psi Chi Works to Increase On-Campus Presence
Start the School Year Intentionally
"Happy New Year" is not a rallying cry that is typically heard at New Student Orientation, but it should be. While these words may make orientation leaders seem seasonally challenged, they promote a beneficial attitude toward the return of school. All Pepperdine students should approach the start of the school year in the same way that they would Jan. 1. They should take … [Read more...] about Start the School Year Intentionally
Support Adoptees at Pepperdine
Art by Madeline DuvallAt Pepperdine, it’s nearly impossible to walk around campus without encountering some sort of cultural or activity club advertising for members. There seems to be a place for everyone of every background. However, I sharply feel the absence of one community in particular. This select group of people is one I have been a part of almost since birth: … [Read more...] about Support Adoptees at Pepperdine
How to Manage Extracurricular Activities
Between homework, on or off-campus jobs, school and community activities and a social life, it can be a lot for one person to manage. In these four years, your time is limited and valuable. Some students might question the importance or necessity of joining extracurricular activities in the first place. Extracurriculars are important because through your involvement, you can … [Read more...] about How to Manage Extracurricular Activities
