Photo by Hadley Biggs Junior Erin Miller leans over her laptop, typing a paper that was due 15 minutes ago. It is 11 p.m. This is the first time she has had time to work on homework all day. She was in class in the morning and then had work in the Convocation office following her class. In the afternoon, she had to work on the schedule for the next Veritas meeting. She then … [Read more...] about Is Overcommitment a Good Thing?
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Student “Awesome” Center Cuts the Ribbon
Photos by Lindsey Sullivan After over a year of planning and renovating, the new Student Assistance Center (SAC) will officially open Friday, Sept. 6. The relocated SAC can be found in the building just above the Center for Communications and Business (CCB) on Seaver Drive. The building will now house the Health Center, the Counseling Center, the Office of Student … [Read more...] about Student “Awesome” Center Cuts the Ribbon
Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery
Art by Caitlin Roark First-year students, who are beginning their Pepperdine experience alongside newly selected President Jim Gash, and returning students — especially those who studied abroad — will be experiencing new aspects of campus this upcoming year. Since the events of last November shaped our identity and unified us in new ways, it may seem challenging for the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery
Therapy by Design: Various Communities Find Remedy Through Art
Photo by Milan LoiaconoDan Hain is a veteran who has struggled with substance abuse and homelessness. Art helps him cope. “I started with those adult coloring books and thought, ‘What a stress reliever,’” Hain said. “Art has kept me busy but it has also been very helpful. It has calmed down my anxiety.” Art therapy is on the rise as a … [Read more...] about Therapy by Design: Various Communities Find Remedy Through Art
Spring Admit Survival Guide
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Starting college is a difficult and exciting transition, especially if you're a spring admit. The flowers are blooming, classes are starting, friend groups have formed and you feel ... well, lost. No need to fear, here are the top five tips on how to survive being a spring admit at Pepperdine University. #1 Get Involved There … [Read more...] about Spring Admit Survival Guide
