Connie Horton is stepping up and into a new role. The Office of Student Affairs has restructured its administration this academic year amidst expanding the roles and reach of the Student Affairs division across all schools. Mark Davis and the department have split his previous jobs as Dean of Students and the Vice President of Student Life for the whole university. Davis … [Read more...] about Horton Named New VP of Student Affairs
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Stigma of School Counseling Decreases
Graphics by Rachel Littauer The stigma behind seeking mental health treatment at Pepperdine is going away— slowly but surely. Pepperdine University is home to approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, all of whom are eligible for free services at the Pepperdine Counseling Center. Use of the counseling center has increased dramatically over the years, according to … [Read more...] about Stigma of School Counseling Decreases
Coming Out Journey Spurs Crossroads President to Help Fellow LGBT Students be True to Themselves
Photo by Shannon Hansen Crossroads President, senior Cameron Hart, acts as mentor and confidante for the LGBTQ+ community and those who struggle with the idea of coming out. “There’s this quote that I really like that kind of pertains to coming out or being a leader within the LGBT community,” Hart said. “I don’t know who said it but it says: ‘be the person you needed … [Read more...] about Coming Out Journey Spurs Crossroads President to Help Fellow LGBT Students be True to Themselves
Staff Editorial: Don’t Panic About the Future Beyond Graduation
Art by Sybil Zhang As spring break approaches, students might become more aware of what time in college they have left. For those nearing graduation, a panic might set in. These could be the last midterms a student takes in their life. These could be a student's last few months of stability for a while. This could be the last time a student has a week off at the beginning of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Don’t Panic About the Future Beyond Graduation
New Recovery Support Group Aims To Create Community
Infograph courtesy of Pepperdine The Pepperdine Counseling Center is starting a New Recovery Support Group for alcohol and drug addiction for both undergraduate and graduate Pepperdine students. The groups will meet weekly beginning Jan. 27. The group is open to anyone in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction and anyone seeking support for alcohol or drug related … [Read more...] about New Recovery Support Group Aims To Create Community