Art by Caitlin Roark As students at Pepperdine, we hear a lot about the alumni. They are a central target of the annual Give2Pepp movement, they bustle around in their designated T-shirts during Step Forward Day, and they even sit in the Caf during Waves Weekend. Along with the occasional celebrities to set foot on campus, Pepperdine also has some star-studded alumni as … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: What Does it Mean to be an Alumni?
Communication
Be Creative When Keeping in Touch
Art by Ally ArmstrongDuring college, students find themselves in an environment where the concept of "home" becomes ambiguous. Caught in between the old and new, it is difficult to know what to prioritize: staying in touch with family or forging new friendships here. Regardless if blood is thicker than water, family connections matter. All too often, however, family connections … [Read more...] about Be Creative When Keeping in Touch
Learn to Understand Diverse Communication Styles
Art by Caitlin RoarkThe world is full of diverse cultures that bring with them different styles of communication. Sometimes words have different meanings across cultures, and a hand gesture can be friendly or offensive depending on who is viewing it. Students should be open to unfamiliar communication styles so they can connect to others more successfully and become better … [Read more...] about Learn to Understand Diverse Communication Styles
Making Sandcastles Out of Bricks
Languages are strange; they are a form of communication that utilizes grammar and vocabulary to build images of an idea, which the receiver then has to interpret. This process is all the more difficult for non-native speakers, which should warrant them a larger measure of patience and understanding than they are currently given, particularly in America. Essentially, every … [Read more...] about Making Sandcastles Out of Bricks
Learn to Listen
Graphic by Nate Barton Listening is an important skill that creates understanding among people and shows that they matter. Every person should learn to listen effectively as it will improve the quality of their relationships with others and make them more desirable to work with in classrooms and in future careers. A person shows they care by listening to others. By … [Read more...] about Learn to Listen
