Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Computers are convenient for accessing class materials but also create severe challenges to learning effectiveness. A no-laptop policy seems too restrictive for college students, but it brings meaningful changes to everyone in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rave: No Laptops Enhances Class Experience
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Opinion: Pepperdine First-Year Dorms Create An Abrupt College Transition
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The most anxious and anticipated time for newly graduated high schoolers is thinking about what their life will be like in the months after starting college. Many students have never lived outside of their homes, let alone … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine First-Year Dorms Create An Abrupt College Transition
Advice Column: Use Time Wisely to Combat Graduation Dread
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic includes an advice column based on new topics and different writers’ thoughts. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, It's hard to believe that graduation is only a few months away. It is even crazier to think that we are closer to graduation than the start of the fall semester. I imagine … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Use Time Wisely to Combat Graduation Dread
Rave: Fizz Has Positive Elements
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Last fall, the social media app Fizz launched on Pepperdine's campus. Initially, it was met with skepticism by students because there was already a college-targeted app called Yik Yak that was popular among students. It … [Read more...] about Rave: Fizz Has Positive Elements
Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table
Growing up, my mom had three important rules: we go to church on Sunday, we make our beds and we eat together as a family.It was so important to her that we set aside time in the day to be together, even if it was just for a meal — no screens, no distractions. The dinner table became a sacred space at my house. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I had to be home … [Read more...] about Good News: Reflect From the Dining Room Table